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Epson LQ-590 Dot Matrix Printer - 24-pin - 80 Column - 529 Mono - USB - Parallel

EPSC11C558001

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LQ-590 Impact Printer uses 24-pin technology to deliver precision text and graphics, plus rugged reliability for critical print requirements. Offers print speeds of up to 529 characters per second, 20,000 POH MTBF rating, a 400 million-character printhead life, easy integration with existing printing formats, versatile five-part forms printing, multiple paper loading options, and a durable, long-lasting ribbon. Ideal for point-of-sale, manufacturing, and production environments. Printer provides Parallel and USB connections, and a slot for optional interface cards, including high-speed Ethernet, for greater compatibility with practically any system. Paper feed rate is 45 milliseconds per 1/6" and 5.0" per second continuous feed. Paper size ranges from 3.9" to 10.1".

General Information
Manufacturer: Epson Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number: C11C558001
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.epson.com
Product Model: LQ-590
Product Name: LQ-590 Dot Matrix Impact Printer
Packaged Quantity: 1 Each

Technical Information
Maximum Mono Print Speed (cps): 529
Number of Pins: 24-pin
Number of Columns: 80

Memory
Standard Memory: 128 KB

Interfaces/Ports
Parallel Port: Yes
USB: Yes

Media Types & Handling
Media Type: Continuous Form,Single Sheet,Envelope,Label,Cut Sheet,Roll Paper
Media Size: Envelope No. 10,Envelope No. 6

Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation: Epson ESC/P2,IBM PPDS

Reliability
MTBF: 20000 Hour

Power Description
Power Source: AC Supply
Input Voltage: 110 V AC

Physical Characteristics
Height: 6.3"
Width: 16.3"
Depth: 13.8"
Weight (Approximate): 15.60 lb

Miscellaneous
Additional Information:
  • Rated voltage: 120V
  • Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
  • Total print volume: 40 million lines (not including printhead)

Resident Bitmapped Fonts:

  • Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
  • Epson Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi
  • Epson Prestige 10, 12, 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

Character Sets:

  • 96 ASCII characters
  • 14 international character sets and 1 legal character set
  • 128 user-defined characters
  • Extended IBM style graphic characters
  • 5 code pages

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: .018"
  • Width:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 10.1"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 10.0"
  • Cut Sheet Feeder: 7.2" to 8.5"
  • Length:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 22.0"
  • Cut-sheet Feeder: 10.1" to 14.0"
  • 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

Software Drivers:

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Me
  • Windows XP
  • Windows NT 4.0

Platform Supported: PC

Warranty
Limited Warranty: 3 Year