Epson LQ-590II Impact Printer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Epson LQ-590II Impact Printer (C11CF39501) - 1 Year Local Warranty
The Epson LQ-590II Impact Printer - An efficient, reliable and affordable printer you can rely on.
Improved Efficiency, Proven Reliability
24-pins Impact Printer; Print speeds of up to 487 cps (10 cpi); 128 kb memory buffer; MTBF of 25,000 POH
Increased Productivity
Enjoy maximum productivity with fast print speeds of up to 487 cps (10 cpi) and 128 kb memory buffer.
Long-life Reliability
Enjoy cost savings, superior print quality and minimal downtime with a MTBF of 25,000 POH.
Ideal For
Logistics, warehousing, accounts and government counters in Singapore printing multi-part forms, invoices and delivery orders. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and corporate or project pricing on request.
LQ-590II Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | LQ-590II |
| Official Product Name | Epson LQ-590II Impact Printer |
| Epson Product Code | C11CF39501 |
| Brand | Epson |
| Warranty | 1 Year Local Warranty (Singapore) - 12 months |
Printing Technology
| Print Method | Impact dot matrix |
| Control Panel | 6 switches and 10 LEDs |
| Print Direction | Bi-direction |
| Control Code | ESC/P2, IBM PPDS |
| Number of Pins | 24 |
Print Speed
| Ultra High Speed Draft | 10 cpi: 550cps |
| High Speed Draft | 10 / 12 cpi: 487 / 584 cps |
| Draft | 10 / 12 cpi: 366 / 439 cps |
| NLQ | 10 / 12 cpi: 121 / 145 cps |
Reliability
| Printhead Life | 400 million strokes / wire |
| Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF) | 50 million lines (except print head) |
| Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) | 25,000 Power On Hours (POH) (25% Duty) |
Print Characteristics
| Character Sets | 1 Italic and 12 graphical character tables: Italic table, PC437 (US, StandardEurope), PC850 (Multilingual), PC860 (Portuguese), PC861 (Icelandic), PC865 (Nordic), PC863 (Canadian-French), Abicomp, BRASCII, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, ISO 8859-15 |
| Bitmap Fonts | 10, 12, 15 cpi |
| Scalable Fonts | Epson Roman / Sans Serif / Roman T / Sans Serif H: 10.5pt., 8pt - 32pt. (every 2pt.) |
| Barcode | EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET |
Paper Path
| Manual Insertion | Front or Rear in-Top out |
| Push Tractor | Front or rear in, top out |
| Pull Tractor | Front, rear or bottom in, top out |
Paper Media
| Cut Sheet (Single Sheet) - Entry: Front | Length: 100 - 364 mm (3.9 - 14.3"); Width: 100 - 257 mm (3.9 - 10.1"); Thickness: 0.065 - 0.14 mm (0.0025 - 0.0055") |
| Cut Sheet (Single Sheet) - Entry: Rear | Length: 100 - 364 mm (3.9 - 14.3"); Width: 100 - 257 mm (3.9 - 10.1"); Thickness: 0.065 - 0.14 mm (0.0025 - 0.0055") |
| Cut Sheet (Multi-part Forms) - Entry: Front | Length: 100 - 364 mm (3.9 - 14.3"); Width: 100 - 257 mm (3.9 - 10.1"); Thickness: 0.12 - 0.46 mm (0.0047 - 0.018"); Copies: 1 Original + 5 copies |
| Continuous Paper (Single Sheet / Multi-part) - Entry: Front, Rear, Bottom | Length: 101.6 - 558.8 mm (4.0 - 22.0"); Width: 101.6 - 254 mm (4.0 - 10.0"); Thickness: 0.065 - 0.49 mm (0.0025 - 0.019"); Copies: Original + 6 copies |
| Envelope (No.6) - Entry: Rear | Length: 92mm (3.6"); Width: 165mm (6.5"); Thickness: 0.16 - 0.52 mm (0.0063 - 0.0205") |
| Envelope (No.10) - Entry: Rear | Length: 105mm (4.1"); Width: 241mm (9.5"); Thickness: 0.16 - 0.52 mm (0.0063 - 0.0205") |
| Label (Base Sheet) - Entry: Bottom | Length: 101.6 - 558.8 mm (4.0 - 22.0"); Width: 100 - 148 mm (3.9 - 5.8"); Thickness: 0.16 - 0.19 mm (0.0063 - 0.0075") |
| Card - Entry: Front, Rear | Length: 100 - 148 mm (3.9 - 5.8"); Width: 100 - 148 mm (3.9 - 5.8"); Thickness: 0.22mm (0.0087") |
| Roll Paper - Entry: Rear | Diameter: 127mm (5"); Width: 216mm (8.5"); Thickness: 0.07 - 0.09 mm (0.0028 - 0.035") |
| Line Spacing | 4.23mm (1/6") or programmable in increments of 0.0706mm (1/360") |
Options
| Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder | C12C806372 |
| Pull Tractor Unit | C12C933761 |
| Ribbon Cartridge | C13S015589 |
| High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder | C12C806382 |
Environmental Conditions (Operating)
| Temperature | 5 - 35 °C |
| Humidity | 10 - 80% RH |
Acoustic Noise
| Acoustic Noise | 55dB |
Input Data Buffer
| Input Data Buffer | 128KB |
Interface
| Interface | USB 2.0, Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported) |
Printable Columns
| Pitch | 10cpi: 80 columns |
Ribbon Cartridge
| Standard | Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) |
| Ribbon Life | Approx. 5 million Characters |
Supported Operating System
| Printer Driver | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Utility - Epson Status Monitor 3 | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Utility - Epson Setting Utility | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
From official brochure (download.epson.com.sg)
| Dimensions (as printed in brochure) | 176.5mm (7") x 414mm (17.2") x 320mm (14.8") |
| Weight | Approx. 7.2kg (15.9lbs) |
| Rated Voltage | AC 220 - 240 V |
| Rated Frequency | 50Hz - 60Hz |
| Power Consumption - Operating | 49W |
| Power Consumption - Sleep Mode | 0.5W |
| Power Consumption - Power Off | 0.1W in power off mode |
Compatibility & Software Support
Compatibility details below are taken from Epson Singapore's published specification for the LQ-590II. Drivers, utilities and firmware are available from Epson Singapore's support site (see Datasheet & Downloads).
| Interface | USB 2.0, Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported) |
| Printer Driver | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Ordering Information
| Model | LQ-590II |
| Epson Product Code | C11CF39501 |
| Recommended Retail Price (incl. GST) | S$852.38 |
| Consumables | Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) C13S015589 - approx. 5 million characters |
In the Box
- Main Unit
- CD-ROM
- Set-up Manual
- AC Power Cable
- Ribbon Cartridge
- Guide Stacker
- Wing
- Tractor
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — LQ-590II
What warranty does the LQ-590II come with?
1 Year Local Warranty from Epson Singapore: 12 months. Every unit sold by SourceIT is a genuine Singapore set with a GST invoice.
Which consumables does the LQ-590II use?
Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) C13S015589 - approx. 5 million characters Always use genuine Epson consumables to protect print quality and warranty coverage. SourceIT can supply them together with the unit.
Is stock held locally?
SourceIT holds fast-moving Epson models in Singapore. Anything not in local stock is ordered through Epson's local distributor - ask us for the current lead time before committing to a date.
Can SourceIT quote for multiple units or a project?
Yes. Send us your quantity and delivery requirements and we will quote the units together with consumables, options and installation where required, with local warranty and GST invoice.






