New Epson LQ-680Pro Mono DOT Matrix Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: C376101
• Model: LQ-680Pro
• Type: 24-Pin Flatbed Narrow-Carriage Impact Dot Matrix Printer
• Standard Functions: Letter-Quality Document Printing, Front-Loading Straight Paper-Path Management, Automatic Paper Thickness Adjustment, Multipart Invoice Processing
• Optional Functions: Serial Interface Connectivity, Automated Cut-Sheet Feeding, Type-B Internal Network Communication Card Upgrades
• What's Included in the Box: Epson LQ-680Pro Flatbed Printer, Integrated Push Tractor Assembly, Standard Fabric Black Ribbon Cartridge, Front Paper Guide Tray, Platen Knob, and User Installation Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Continuous pin-feed tractor paper or single-sheet carbonless forms, 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-680Pro. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ribbon Cartridges: Premium Replacement Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Epson S015016)
• Paper Feed Attachments: Single-bin automated Cut Sheet Feeder options for stacking standard office forms
• Interface Expansion Cards: Type-B Serial Interface Cards or Ethernet Print Servers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the LQ-680Pro version from the standard baseline LQ-680 model?
  The "Pro" edition includes an automated print gap sensor system that measures form thickness instantly. It automatically calibrates platen distance, making it ideal for processing variable multi-part slips, tickets, and thick labels without manual intervention. The base model requires manual physical adjustment.
• What makes the flatbed architectural design of the LQ-680Pro unique compared to standard cylindrical models?
  The main distinction is document routing path efficiency. The LQ-680Pro features a flatbed design path, which loads and feeds items straight across from the front rather than curving paper around a standard platen wheel. This straight path prevents rigid cardboard labels, thick cards, or multi-part forms from curling, jamming, or detaching mid-print.
• How many copies can this flatbed impact printer handle simultaneously?
  The heavy-duty print mechanics handle dense striking impact pressure, giving the system the capability to clear text impressions through a 6-part form array (1 original cover along with 5 clear subsequent carbonless duplicate layers).
• Can I alternate between single sheets, cut-sheet forms, and continuous tractor labels easily?
  Yes. This device includes a highly integrated multi-path entry matrix. Single document formats, business checks, or company slips can be loaded directly from the front slot while continuous paper forms remain parked on the rear tractor mechanisms, allowing quick multi-tasking without unthreading stock.
• How do I change default tracking configurations like line spacing or emulation modes?
  Hardware parameters are adjusted via physical onboard DIP switch panels built into the printer chassis frame or managed through control panel configurations. These parameters allow you to choose between Epson ESC/P 2 mode and IBM PPDS emulation mode, alter default line feeds, adjust international character maps, or shift standard page length settings between 11 inches and 12 inches.