Epson FX-890II 9-Pin Monochrome Dot Matrix Printer

The Epson C11CF37202 is a dot matrix printer that uses a 9-pin impact mechanism to keep forms, reports, and labels moving even when conditions are less than ideal. Built for warehouses, front-office service counters, manufacturing floors, and any other location where reliability matters more than glossy graphics, it offers dependable output in environments that would challenge many modern printers.

When deadlines are tight, speed counts. The FX-890II reaches up to 738 characters per second, allowing it to tear through lengthy pick lists, multi-part invoices, and continuous data logs without slowing down daily operations. It supports continuous paper stacks up to seven sheets thick as well as single cut sheets, so teams can switch between shipping labels, tractor-fed forms, and standard office paper without changing devices.

A long-life ribbon cartridge rated for roughly 7.5 million characters keeps user intervention to a minimum and lowers the overall cost per page. For businesses that print around the clock, this translates to fewer pauses, fewer consumable orders, and more predictable budgets.

Integration is straightforward because the printer understands Epson ESC P, IBM PPDS, and Microline command sets. Whether it is connected to a legacy server through a parallel port or placed on a modern network with Ethernet, it responds just as expected. USB is on board as well, so administrators have flexibility during deployment or future upgrades. Energy Star compliance helps reduce power draw in large fleets or settings where the printer stays on all day.

The chassis has minimal moving parts and a sealed control panel, making it a natural fit for dusty stockrooms, busy loading docks, or office back rooms where bumps and temperature swings are common. Operators can adjust paper paths, load ribbons, and check status from an intuitive front panel that keeps the learning curve short.

• 9-pin impact dot matrix design built for long-term reliability
• Prints up to 738 characters per second for high-volume tasks
• Handles cut sheets and continuous multi-part forms up to seven pages thick
• Ribbon cartridge rated for approximately 7.5 million characters
• Understands Epson ESC P, IBM PPDS, and Microline command languages
• Energy Star V2.0 compliant for reduced power consumption
• USB, parallel, and Ethernet interfaces support legacy and networked setups
• Durable construction suited to challenging work environments
• Front control panel designed for straightforward day-to-day use