Introduction

The Epson features.

® LQ-860 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printer, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of

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Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features:

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Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.

Color printing in seven colors with a color ribbon. With suitable graphics software, you can mix colors within a line and print screen dumps in color.

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Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P

LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550.

® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1000, LQ-1050,

Fast draft printing of up to 300 characters per second at 10 characters per inch (cpi) in high-speed draft mode, and 295 characters per second at 12 cpi or 246 characters per second at

10 cpi in normal draft mode.

An improved control panel design that allows direct selection of many of the printer’s main features including character fonts and character spacing, as well as a choice of normal or condensed printing.

The SmartPark TM paper handling system that lets you use single sheets of paper without removing the continuous paper, eliminates paper waste with short tear-off, and allows easy and accurate paper alignment.

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