Epson

LQ-2090 Serial Impact Printer, 24-Pin and Wide Format - 136 Col) - Color: Light Gray

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C11C559001

Supporting up to 5-part multipart forms -- original plus 4 carbonless copies at a maximum stack thickness of 0.018 in -- the Epson C11C559001 is a 24-pin wide-format dot matrix printer that handles continuous media from 4.0 in to 16.0 in wide and single sheets from 3.9 in to 16.5 in wide. Bi-directional printing reaches 529 cps in monochrome across 136 columns at 10 cpi, while paper feeds at 5 in per second continuous and 45 milliseconds per 1/6 in. Friction feed, push tractor, and pull tractor paper paths are supported, with an optional cut sheet feeder and roll paper holder. Connectivity covers parallel and USB 1.1, with a Type-B slot for optional interface cards, and 128 KB of standard memory. Ribbon life is rated at 8 million characters, and the MTBF stands at 20,000 POH at 25% duty cycle. Epson ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS emulation, Energy Star qualification, a 21 lb desktop chassis, and a 3-year limited warranty round out the specification.
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Description
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The Epson FX-890 is a 9-pin dot matrix printer designed for businesses and operations that depend on high-volume, continuous-form printing day in and day out. Built around impact dot matrix technology, it handles a broad range of media — including continuous forms, plain paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper — making it well suited for logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, finance, and retail back-office environments. Print speeds reach up to 680 characters per second in Ultra Speed Draft mode, while an MTBF rating of 20,000 hours supports long, uninterrupted production runs. A 400 million character print head life keeps maintenance demands low, and support for Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, and Oki Microline emulations ensures straightforward integration with existing systems via standard Parallel and USB connections.

Main Features

  • Connection: USB

  • Printing Technology: Dot Matrix

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed (cps) 529
Number of Pins 24-pin
Number of Columns 136
Memory
Standard Memory 128 KB
Interfaces/Ports
Parallel Port Yes
USB Yes
USB Standard USB 1.1
Media Types & Handling
Media Type
  • Continuous Form
  • Envelope
  • Label
  • Roll Paper
  • Single Sheet
  • Cut Sheet
  • Multiple Part Form
Media Size
  • Envelope No. 10 - 9.50" x 4.10"
  • Envelope No. 6 - 6.50" x 3.60"
  • Custom Size
  • Letter - 8.50" x 11"
  • Label - 2.50" x 0.94"
  • 8.50"
  • Legal - 8.50" x 14"
Maximum Print Size Legal - 8.50" x 14"
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • Epson ESC/P2
  • IBM PPDS
Software
Operating System Supported Windows:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Reliability
MTBF 20000 Hour
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Input Voltage
  • 120 V AC
  • 230 V AC
Frequency 60 Hz
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Desktop
Height 6.3"
Width 23.2"
Depth 13.8"
Weight (Approximate) 21 lb
Miscellaneous
Additional Information
  • Type-B slot for optional interface cards
  • MTBF: 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
  • Ribbon life: 8 million characters at 48 dots/character

Paper Feed Mechanism:

  • Feeding method:
  • Friction feed (front, rear)
  • Push tractor (front, rear)
  • Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear)
  • Push and pull tractor* (front, rear)
  • Cut sheet feeder (optional)
  • Roll paper holder (optional)

Paper Feed Speed:

  • 45 millisecond per 1/6"
  • 5" per second continuous feed

Paper Path:

  • Manual insertion: Front or top in, top out
  • Cut sheet feeder: Top in, top out
  • Tractor: Front, rear or bottom in, top out

Fonts:

  • Resident Bitmapped Fonts:
  • Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
  • Epson Roman 10, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson San Serif 10, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson Courier 10, 15 cpi
  • Epson Prestige 10, 15 cpi
  • Epson Script 10 cpi
  • Epson OCRB 10 cpi
  • Epson Script C proportional
  • Epson Orator 10 cpi
  • Epson Orator S 10 cpi
  • Bar Code Fonts:
  • EAN-13
  • EAN-8
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
  • Code 39
  • Code 128
  • POSTNET
  • Codabar (NW-7)
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Matrix 2 of 5
  • Scalable Fonts:
  • Epson Roman 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Sans Serif 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Roman T 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Sans Serif H 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt

Formatting:

  • 32 horizontal tabs
  • Line spacing in 1/6" or programmable (minimum 1/360" increments)
  • Skip over perforations in lines
  • Page length in lines or inches

Paper Handling:

  • Forms:
  • Continuous multipart
  • Original plus 4 carbonless copies
  • Maximum thickness: 0.018"
  • Width:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 16.5"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 16.0"
  • Cut-sheet feeder: 7.2" to 16.5"
  • Length:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 22.0"
  • Cut-sheet feeder: 10.1" to 14.0"

* Additional tractor unit required

Characters per Line:

  • 136 characters @ 10 cpi
Platform Supported PC
Energy Star Yes
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Warranty
Limited Warranty 3 Year
Documents
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Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-2190n.pdf C11C559001 Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-890ii.pdf C11C559001 Product document epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers.pdf C11C559001 Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-2190n.pdf MOD-EPSON-FX-DOT-MATRIX-PRINTERS Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-890ii.pdf MOD-EPSON-FX-DOT-MATRIX-PRINTERS
FAQs
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What print technology and speed does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer use?
The Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer uses 24-pin impact dot matrix technology and prints at up to 529 characters per second in High-Speed Draft mode, 330 cps in Draft mode, and 110 cps in Letter Quality mode.
What interfaces does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer support for connecting to existing systems?
It supports Bidirectional Parallel, USB, and an optional Type B interface card slot, giving flexibility for integration with a range of legacy and current systems.
How reliable is the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer, and what is its expected service life?
The printer is rated at 20,000 POH MTBF, with a print head life of 400 million characters and a ribbon cartridge life of 8 million characters, minimizing maintenance and downtime.
What paper and form types can the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer handle?
It accommodates both cut-sheet and continuous forms, supporting multipart documents up to 5 parts thick with a maximum paper thickness of .018 inches.
What warranty does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer carry?
It is backed by a three-year limited warranty along with Epson's service and support.
What are the physical dimensions and power requirements of the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer?
The printer measures 6.3 inches high, 23.2 inches wide, and 13.8 inches deep, weighs 21 lbs, and operates on 100 to 240V AC power.