Epson LQ-780N 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer C11CJ81503

The Epson LQ-780N is a network-ready 24-pin narrow carriage impact printer designed for businesses requiring shared, high-performance printing. With a built-in Ethernet interface, it supports multi-user access in enterprise environments, ensuring consistent output for invoices, reports, labels, and multi-part forms.

Printing at up to 487 characters per second (12 cpi), the LQ-780N handles high-volume tasks efficiently. Its 128KB data buffer smooths complex print jobs, while a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 20,000 power-on hours and a print head life of 400 million strokes per wire ensure long-term reliability for continuous operation.

Connectivity options include Ethernet, USB 2.0, and parallel interfaces, making it compatible with both modern and legacy systems. The printer supports continuous forms, cut sheets, envelopes, and labels, and can handle up to 1 original plus 4 copies, making it suitable for banking, government, retail, and logistics applications.

Model	Epson LQ-780N Dot Matrix Printer (C11CJ81503)
Printer Type	24-pin narrow carriage impact printer
Print Speed	Up to 487 cps (12 cpi)
Buffer Memory	128KB
Durability	MTBF 20,000 POH; print head life 400 million strokes/wire
Print Width	80 columns
Paper Handling	Continuous forms, cut sheets, envelopes, labels
Multi-Part Printing	1 original + 4 copies
Connectivity	Built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0, Parallel
Pins	24
Column	106
Resolution	360 x 180 dpi
Print speed 10 CPI	LQ:121 cps, Draft: 366 cps, High speed draft: 487 cps
Paper Feed	Fiction / Tractor
Multi-Part Forms	Handles up to 1 + 6 multi-parts form
Paper Thickness Single sheet	0.065mm - 0.15 mm
Paper Thickness Multi-parts	0.12mm - 0.49 mm
Printing Volume	Mid Printing volume
Connectivity	USB 2.0 and Parallel, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)
Brand	Epson
Product Type	Dot Matrix Printer
Form Factor	Narrow carriage