Refurbished Epson LX-800 Mono DOT Matrix Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: U102
• Model: LX-800
• Type: 9-Pin Narrow-Carriage Impact Dot Matrix Printer
• Standard Functions: Multipart Form Printing, Industrial Data Logging, Continuous Tractor-Feed Management, Compact Text Processing
• Optional Functions: Serial Interface Connectivity, Automated Cut-Sheet Feeding, Pull Tractor Routing
• What's Included in the Box: Epson LX-800 Impact Printer, Built-In Push Tractor Feeder, Fabric Black Ribbon Cartridge, Platen Knob, Paper Guide Tray, and User Installation Manual.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Continuous pin-feed tractor paper tracking stock, single-sheet paper, and a compatible Centronics parallel interface connection cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson LX-800. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ribbon Cartridges: Premium Replacement Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridges (Epson #8750 / S015019)
• Paper Feed Attachments: Single-bin automated Cut Sheet Feeder options for processing discrete paper batches
• Tractor Upgrades: Optional Pull Tractor Unit for specialized continuous paper path tracking configurations
• Interface Expansion Cards: Optional Epson Serial Interface Cards or Buffer Expansion Modules

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the LX-800 build from narrow-carriage 24-pin models like the LQ-800?
  The principal difference is resolution and the print target. The LX-800 uses a 9-pin impact head designed for high-durability data logging and multi-part text striking where speed and utility matter over precise fonts. The LQ-800 utilizes a 24-pin setup, which strikes finer dot clusters to build true, crisp Letter-Quality (LQ) text outlines but handles slightly fewer simultaneous copies.
• Can I run single office sheets or invoices without unthreading my continuous forms?
  Yes. This device features a built-in paper parking configuration. Toggling the physical paper release lever backs your continuous forms behind the platen area safely, letting you slide single sheets, forms, or custom corporate envelopes over the friction rollers without removing your tractor paper from the pins.
• How many copies can this impact engine process simultaneously?
  The mechanical structure handles high-pressure output capable of processing up to a 3-part form array (1 original statement sheet along with 2 subsequent crisp carbonless copy layers).
• How do I change baseline parameters like line spacing, emulation, or character maps?
  Hardware baselines are managed via physical onboard DIP switch rows situated on the printer mainframe panel. These switches allow you to choose between Epson ESC/P mode and IBM Proprinter emulation mode, change default character sets, toggle auto-line feed status, or shift standard page length settings between 11 inches and 12 inches.