MODEL- LQ-590            VENDOR- EPSON AMERICA

FEATURES- Dot Matrix Impact Printer
       Powering business productivity with superior performance and
        reliability.
       With powerful 24-pin technology, the Epson LQ-590 delivers precision
        text and graphics, plus rugged reliability for critical print
        requirements. Offering print speeds of up to 529 cps and easy
        integration with existing printing formats, this robust performer
        is sure to increase productivity. With versatile 5-part forms
        printing, multiple paper loading options, and a durable, long-
        lasting ribbon, it races through reports, purchase orders, invoices
        and more.
       Ideal for point-of-sale, manufacturing, and production environments,
        this workhorse boasts an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and a 400
        million character print head life. Its easy-to-use control panel
        makes changing print settings a snap, while convenient
        configuration software facilitates simple setup via a PC. It even
        provides Parallel and USB connections, plus a slot for optional
        interface cards, including high-speed Ethernet, for greater
        compatibility with practically any system. And, with both Epson and
        IBM printer languages, it's a great replacement for the Okidata
        ML-390/490 or the Epson LQ-570e/870.
       Ideal for businesses that require high quality, multi-part forms
        printing, the reliable Epson LQ-590 printer offer extremely low
        operational costs compared to other printing technologies, as well
        as superior performance in comparison to other printers in its
        class. Designed for use in demanding print environments, this
        heavy-duty dot matrix printer handles critical business
        applications with precision and ease. And, it's backed by a three-
        year warranty that includes Epson's superior service and support.
* Powerful 24-pin print head technology
   Delivers high quality text and graphics for critical applications.
* Ultra fast print speeds
   Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels and more at up to 529
   cps.
* Extreme reliability in demanding print environments
   - Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print
     head life.
   - Facilitates greater productivity with less downtime.
* Long-life ribbon cartridge that's easy to install
   - 5 million (LQ-590) character ribbon cartridge reduces the need for
     frequent ribbon changes.
   - Ensures the lowest cost per page.
* Easy system integration
   - Includes USB and Parallel connections, plus an additional slot for
     optional Type B interface cards.
   - Epson and IBM printer languages ensure compatibility for new and
     legacy printing applications.
* Simplified setup and operation
   - Improved menu navigation allows quick and easy changes to printer
     settings.
   - Remote Configuration Manager facilitates easy setup via a PC.

  -- SPECIFICATIONs -------------------------------------
PRINT METHOD - 24-pin, serial impact dot matrix
               Bi-directional logic seeking for text and graphics printing.
INTERFACE/BUS- (1) Bi-directional Parallel port (IEEE-1284 Nibble mode)
               (1) USB 1.1 port
               (1) Type-B slot (for optional interface cards)
PRINT SPEED  - High Speed Draft: 529 cps (12 cpi)
                                 440 cps (10 cpi)
                          Draft: 330 cps (10 cpi)
                 Letter Quality: 110 cps (10 cpi)
BUFFER       - 128KB
EMULATION    - Epson ESC/P2, IBM PPDS
CHARACTERS PER LINE-
               80 characters @ 10 cpi
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
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"
  No. 6 envelopes : 6.5" x 3.6"
  No. 10 envelopes: 9.5" x 4.1"
  Labels          : 2.5" x 0.94" (minimum)
  Roll paper      : 8.5" width
  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
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS-
               Font, pitch, pause, tear off, bin selection, line feed, form
                feed, load, eject, micro adjust, top-of-form adjustment,
                panel lockout, reset, menu, default setting selection.
FONTS        - Resident Bitmapped: Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
                                   Epson Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional
                                   Epson San 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          : 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
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.
DRIVERS      - Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0
OPTIONS      - S015337       Ribbon Cartridge
               C823452       Networking & Connectivity Bi-Directional
                              Parallel Interface Board, Type B
               C823141       Coax Interface Board, Type B
               C12C823912    EpsonNet 10/100Base-TX Type B Internal
                              Ethernet Print Server
               C823121       LocalTalk Interface Board, Type B
               C823071       Serial Interface Board with 32K Buffer, Type B
               C823051       Serial Interface Board, No Buffer, Type-B
               C823151       Twinax Interface Board, Type B
               C806381       High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder
               C800201       Push/Pull Tractor Unit
               C806371       Single-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
               C814002       Front Sheet Guide
               EPPDMADD1     Service Agreements 1-Year Impact Printer
                              Carry-In Extended Service Agreement
               EPPDAMADD2    2-Year Impact Printer Carry-In Extended
                              Service Agreement
NOISE LEVEL- 52dB (A)
MTBF  - 20,000 Power-on hours (POH) @ 25% duty.
        Total print volume 40 million lines (not including printhead)
        Print head life 400 million characters
        Ribbon life 5 million characters at 48 dots/character
POWER- 120 VAC, 50/60Hz; Energy Star compliant; 120VA max.
SIZE - 16.3"w x 6.3"h x 13.8"d               WT.- 15.6 lbs.
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