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LQ-680 PRO Impact Printer, 24-Pin)

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C376101

The Epson C376101 is a 24-pin impact dot matrix desktop printer that reaches 413 cps in monochrome at a maximum resolution of 360 x 360 dpi, with bi-directional print direction for sustained throughput across tickets, receipts, checks and multi-part forms. Flatbed APG (Automatic Platen Gap) technology senses form thickness and automatically adjusts the print head position, supporting up to 6-part forms and media widths from 4 in to 12 in on continuous stock, or 3.5 in to 12 in on cut sheets. Paper handling spans plain paper, continuous forms, cut sheets, envelopes and roll paper up to A3 size, routed through front friction feed, rear push tractor and optional cut sheet feeders. Parallel and LocalTalk connectivity are included alongside 64 KB of standard memory, Epson ESC/P2 and IBM 2390 Plus emulation, and an MTBF of 10000 hours. Operating power draw is 42 W at 120 V AC, dropping to 3.40 W in sleep mode, and the 20.70 lb chassis measures 19.6 in wide by 15.2 in deep by 9 in tall. EPA Energy Star certified, the C376101 carries a 2-year limited warranty.
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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

  • Case color: White

  • Printing Technology: Dot Matrix

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed (cps) 413
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 360 x 360
Number of Pins 24-pin
Memory
Standard Memory 64 KB
Maximum Memory Supported 64 KB
Interfaces/Ports
Parallel Port Yes
Network & Communication
LocalTalk Yes
Media Types & Handling
Media Type
  • Plain Paper
  • Continuous Form
  • Cut Sheet
  • Envelope
  • Roll Paper
Media Size
  • Letter - 8.50" x 11"
  • Legal - 8.50" x 14"
  • A4 - 8.30" x 11.70"
  • A5 - 5.80" x 8.30"
  • A3 - 11.70" x 16.50"
  • B4 - 9.80" x 13.90"
  • Envelope No. 6
  • Envelope No. 10
  • Custom Size
Media Handling
  • Push Tractor - Rear
  • Cut Sheet Feeder - Rear
  • Cut Sheet Feeder - Front
  • Friction Feed - Front
Maximum Print Size A3 - 11.70" x 16.50"
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • Epson ESC/P2
  • IBM 2390 Plus
Reliability
MTBF 10000 Hour
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Input Voltage 120 V AC
Operating Power Consumption 42 W
Off-Mode Power Consumption 0 mW
Sleep-Mode Power Consumption 3.40 W
Frequency 60.50 Hz
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Desktop
Product Color White
Height 9"
Width 19.6"
Depth 15.2"
Weight (Approximate) 20.70 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • LQ-680Pro Printer
  • User Guide
  • Drivers (CD)
  • Ribbon
Additional Information
  • Flatbed APG (Automatic Platen Gap) adjustment technology
  • Maximum Form Parts: 6

Character Sets:

  • 13 standard version
  • 39 NLSP version
  • 14 international character sets

Scalable Fonts:

  • EPSON Roman 8 to 32 points (every 2 pt)
  • EPSON Sans Serif 8 to 32 points (every 2 pt)
  • EPSON Roman T 8 to 32 points (every 2 pt)
  • EPSON Sans Serif H 8 to 32 points (every 2 pt)

Resident Bitmapped Fonts (cpi):

  • EPSON Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi
  • EPSON Roman 10 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional
  • EPSON Sans Serif 10 cpi, Proportional
  • EPSON Courier 10 cpi, 15 cpi
  • EPSON Prestige 10 cpi, 12 cpi
  • EPSON Script 10 cpi
  • EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi
  • EPSON Orator 10 cpi
  • EPSON Orator-S 10 cpi
  • EPSON Script C Proportional

Paper Feed Mechanism:

  • Feeding method: Friction feed (front manual, rear cut sheet feeder), Push tractor feed (rear)
  • Feeder: Rear push tractor, Cut sheet feeder bin1/bin2 (option), Roll paper holder (option)

Paper Path:

  • Manual insertion (front in, front out)
  • Cut sheet feeder (rear in, front out)
  • Tractor (rear in, front out)

Paper Handling:

  • Cut sheet single sheet (front entry, manual insertion): Width 3.5" to 12" , Length 2.8" to 16.5" , Thickness 0.0025" to 0.0074"
  • Cut sheet multipart (front entry, Length 2.8" to 16.5" (line glue on one side of the form, 11.7" maximum), Thickness 0.0047" to 0.018" , Copies 1 original + 5 copies
  • Continuous paper: Width 4" to 12" , Length (one page) 3" to 22" , Thickness 0.0025" to 0.018" , Copies 1 original + 5 copies
  • Continuous forms with labels: Base sheet width 4" to 12" , Base sheet length 3" to 22" , Total thickness 0.0075"
System Requirements
  • Windows 3.1x
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Me
  • Windows NT 3.51
  • Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft DOS
Certifications & Standards
  • EPA Energy Star
Platform Supported PC
Energy Star Yes
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Warranty
Limited Warranty 2 Year
Documents
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Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-2190n.pdf C376101  (PDF) Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-890ii.pdf C376101  (PDF) Product document epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers.pdf C376101  (PDF)
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.