Epson is Now Shipping Best-in-Class LQ-590 and LQ-2090 Printers

May 2004 - Epson America, Inc. just underscored its position as the world's leading provider of best-in-class impact printers with the introduction of the new EPSON LQ-590 and EPSON LQ-2090 24-pin, serial impact dot matrix (SIDM) printers. Drawing upon nearly 40 years of impact printing expertise, these printers feature a compact, practical case design and simplified control panel making them accessible and convenient to install, setup and operate with little or no technical assistance. Replacing and upgrading the Epson LQ-570e, LQ-870 and LQ-2080 or the Okidata Microline 390T and 391T, these printers' built-in efficiencies and unparalleled performance and reliability ratings deliver the lowest overall cost of ownership available in their class.

"VARs and system integrators will want to take a close look at the performance and cost efficiencies Epson has built into these printers," said Tom Piche, product manager, impact printers, Epson. "These products represent the best-in class with a host of improvements that are sure to meet their demands and are for businesses that need a durable and reliable impact printer that is simple to use and easily integrated into their system."

The 80-column, LQ-590 and 136-column, LQ-2090 printers are engineered to endure the most demanding and complex impact printing requirements of today's businesses achievable with the consistent and dependable performance only Epson can provide. Featuring a mean time between failure (MTBF) rating of 20,000 power-on hours (POH) and print speeds up to 529 characters per second (CPS), these rugged models promise continuous throughput and high quality output for businesses that want to minimize their costs of operation. Known for excellence in engineering some of the most durable print heads and mechanisms in the industry, Epson has also incorporated into these printers a newly designed mechanism that boasts an impressive life span of 400 million characters.

These printers can be accessed and operated by a broad range of end-users with varying levels of technical skill thanks to a simplified control panel design that allows easy menu access and navigation while in power-on mode. They also utilize newly designed, long life ribbon cartridges which facilitate clean, easy and quick end-user installation. The LQ-590 and LQ-2090 impact printers offer unmatched dependability and value for businesses that want reliable operation, higher levels of staff efficiency and productivity as well as lower maintenance and support costs.

Designed for versatility that will accommodate the widest range of business applications, these models are well-suited for daily printing of high-volume reports and transactions or unattended print jobs. They are capable of printing low-cost internal reports, checks, labels and multi-part forms up to five parts thick through multiple, convenient paper paths for either cut-sheet or tractor fed media. Epson Remote Configuration Manager software facilitates easy printer setup and settings via most personal computers with Windows operating systems. The LQ-590 and LQ-2090 feature standard parallel and USB ports and an additional Type B slot to accommodate a variety of optional interface cards.

Epson continues to re-define the industry standards for impact printing by offering one of the most comprehensive lines of printers that combine a rich feature set, superior performance and outstanding value backed by its longstanding reputation for durability and reliability.

Pricing, Warranty and Support
The EPSON LQ-590 and LQ-2090 have manufacturer's suggested retail prices of $379 and $549, respectively, and will be sold through authorized Epson distributors, resellers, VARs and system integrators. These printers are backed by a three-year limited warranty and supported by a nationwide network of service centers. For more information on Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit the web site at www.epson.com.

SOURCE Epson America, Inc.