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FX-890 Impact Printer, 9 Pin, Parallel and USB Interfaces) - Color: Light Gray

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C11C524001

With an MTBF of 20,000 power-on hours, the Epson C11C524001 is a 9-pin dot matrix printer built for sustained, high-volume document output. It reaches 680 cps at Ultra Speed Draft (12 cpi), steps down to 419 cps at standard draft and 104 cps at near letter-quality, and prints bi-directionally at up to 240 x 144 dpi across 160 columns. The printhead is rated for 400 million characters at 14 dots per character, and the 128K input buffer supports up to 7 multipart form parts, including original plus 5 carbonless copies or 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor at a maximum thickness of 0.018 in. Paper feed runs at 62 milliseconds per 1/6 in, with paper widths from 3.9 in to 10.1 in on single sheets. Parallel and USB interfaces are standard, and Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS and Oki Microline emulation broaden system compatibility. The chassis weighs 16.80 lb and measures 16.3 in wide by 13.8 in deep by 6.6 in tall, running on 110 V AC at 60.50 Hz.
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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
Maximum Mono Print Speed (cps) 680
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 240 x 144
Number of Pins 9-pin
Number of Columns 160
Interfaces/Ports
Parallel Port Yes
USB Yes
Media Types & Handling
Media Type
  • Continuous Form
  • Envelope
  • Label
  • Plain Paper
  • Roll Paper
Media Size
  • Envelope No. 6
  • Envelope No. 10
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • Epson ESC/P
  • IBM PPDS
  • Oki Microline
Reliability
MTBF 20000 Hour
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Input Voltage 110 V AC
Frequency 60.50 Hz
Physical Characteristics
Height 6.6"
Width 16.3"
Depth 13.8"
Weight (Approximate) 16.80 lb
Miscellaneous
Additional Information Paper Feed Mechanism:
  • 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)
  • *Additional tractor unit required

    Paper Path:
  • Manual insertion: Front or rear in, top out
  • Cut sheet feeder: Top in, top out
  • Tractor: Front rear or bottom in, top out
  • Pull push tractor: Front or rear in, top out
  • Formatting:
  • 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments
  • Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default
  • (8 lpi option available) Character Sets:
  • 13 character tables
  • 13 international character sets
  • Resident Bitmapped Fonts:
  • Ultra Speed Draft 10, 12 cpi
  • High Speed Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
  • Draft 10, 20 cpi
  • NLQ (Roman/Sans Serif) 10, 20 cpi, proportional
  • Paper Feed Speed:
  • 62 millisecond per 1/6"
  • Print Speed:
  • 680 cps Ultra Speed Draft (12 cpi)
  • 566 cps Ultra Speed Draft (10 cpi)
  • Total print volume:
  • 52 million lines (except print head)
  • Paper Handling:
  • Forms: Continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018"
  • Single sheets: (3.9" to 10.1") Width, (3.9" to 14.3") Length
  • Continuous: (4.0" to 10.0") Width, (4.0" to 22.0") Length
  • Cut-sheet feeder: (7.2" to 8.5") Width, (10.1" to 14.0") Length
System Requirements PC:
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT 4.0
  • Windows XP
Certifications & Standards

10561
Platform Supported PC
Recycled No
Post-consumer-waste% 0%
Assembly Required No
Country of Origin Indonesia
Documents
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Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-2190n.pdf C11C524001  (PDF) Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-890ii.pdf C11C524001  (PDF) Product document epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers.pdf C11C524001  (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.