Introduction; Features - Epson LQ-860 User Manual

Introduction

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

features.

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:
Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.
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Color printing in seven colors with a color ribbon. With suitable
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graphics software, you can mix colors within a line and print
screen dumps in color.
Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P
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the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1000, LQ-1050,
LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550.
Fast draft printing of up to 300 characters per second at 10
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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
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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
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sheets of paper without removing the continuous paper,
eliminates paper waste with short tear-off, and allows easy and
accurate paper alignment.
paper handling system that lets you use single
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