Epson SA has unveiled it latest dot matrix printers, the LQ-680 and LQ-680 pro, two 24-pin flat bed wide carriage impact printers. In addition to providing advanced printing technologies for the inkjet and laser markets, Epson continues to develop its dot matrix range for those who require a printer that is durable, efficient and will print on multi-part stationery. The new 24 pin printers have improved print head life and total print volume has been extended to suit even the most demanding office environments.
In addition to the standard product features, the LQ-680 Pro automatically adjusts the size of the paper feeder in relation to the thickness of the paper, eliminating the need for manual intervention, and making paper handling easier. An Auto Paper changer controlled straight from a PC also allows easy automatic switching between paper types without touching the printer.
In both models there is three way paper handling from the front, rear or top together with crisp clear output achievable on multi-part forms up to six layers thick. Improved front-in, front out paper handling ensures that front-loaded cut-sheet paper and single sheet, multi part forms emerge right side up for instant legibility.
Hans Dummer, general manager at Epson locally comments, "Epson provides leading printing solutions to suit almost any business need. Our award winning Dot Matrix range continues to be extremely successful within a wide range of markets, for example, Payroll, Finance and Manufacturing. The new LQ-680 and LQ-680 pro will be no exception, allowing greater ease of use and reliability with the print head life and print volume ensuring the customer has an economical solution."
Other features enjoyed by the LQ-680 include 8 built-in Bar code fonts, the ability to print up to 413 characters per second (10cpi), flexible paper paths and an automatic Platen Gap adjuster and auto paper changer. Furthermore, it features a standard Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported), and includes Windows V3.1x, 95/98/2000, NT3.5x/4.0.
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EPSON (UK) is part of the Seiko EPSON Corporation has been a world leader in printing and imaging technologies for over 40 years. The corporation has a turnover of approximately $ 10 billion and owns 20 factories worldwide which includes a facility in Telford, UK from where the company makes over 200,000 printers per month for its European customers. The Telford facility continues to win numerous industry environmental awards and conducts an annual `suppliers conference` to discuss environmental policy. EPSON`s success has been brought about by a combination of advanced technical innovation, successful marketing and a pioneering approach to service and support. A network of distributors and dealers spanning the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Scandinavia, Africa and the Middle East is managed from the office in the United Kingdom. For further information visit EPSON`s World Wide Web site at www.epson.com or www.epson.co.za