New Epson LQ-1170 Mono DOT Matrix Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: C061021
• Model: LQ-1170
• Type: 24-Pin Wide-Carriage Impact Dot Matrix Printer
• Standard Functions: Letter-Quality Data Processing, High-Speed Multipart Form Printing, Wide Ledger Management, Continuous Tractor-Feed Tracking
• Optional Functions: Serial Connectivity, Multi-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeding, Type-B Internal Network Communication Module
• What's Included in the Box: Epson LQ-1170 Printer, Removable Push Tractor Assembly, Standard Fabric Black Ribbon Cartridge, Platen Knob, Paper Guide Tray, and User Installation Manual.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Continuous pin-feed tractor paper stock, and a compatible parallel interface cord or serial setup adapter.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson LQ-1170. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ribbon Cartridges: Premium Replacement Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridges (Epson #7754)
• Tractor Upgrades: Optional Pull Tractor Unit for specialized bottom or rear paper path configurations
• Paper Feed Attachments: Single-bin or high-capacity dual-bin Cut Sheet Feeder options for stacking standard office forms
• Interface Expansion Cards: Type-B Serial Interface Cards, LocalTalk Interface Modules, or Ethernet Print Servers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the LQ-1170 layout from wide-carriage 9-pin models like the FX-1180?
  The principal difference is resolution and text definition. The LQ-1170 utilizes a 24-pin printhead array containing smaller, densely grouped wires. This lets it strike much finer dot matrices to build publication-grade Letter Quality text. The FX-1180 uses a 9-pin system, which prints faster across multiple copies but outputs blockier Draft text layouts.
• What paper width capacity does this wide-carriage configuration support?
  The wide platen assembly accommodates continuous tractor-feed sheets with page widths ranging from 4.0 inches up to 16.0 inches. This enables users to print wide accounting ledgers, large transport manifests, and multi-column billing records seamlessly.
• Can I run single office sheets without unthreading my continuous forms?
  Yes. This device includes a built-in paper parking feature. Striking a physical control panel button backs the continuous forms behind the platen roller area, letting you insert a single letterhead sheet or office envelope via the friction platen without removing your continuous paper supply from the pins.
• How do I change configuration baselines like default fonts or text emulations?
  Hardware parameters are adjusted via physical onboard DIP switch rows protected behind front panel doors. These micro switches allow you to alter line feed logic, character maps, font selection baselines, or shift standard page lengths between 11 inches and 12 inches.