Epson FX-286 Dot Matrix Printer Missing Printhead Parts Unit

Epson FX-286 Dot Matrix Printer Missing Printhead Parts Unit

The Epson FX-286 is a 9-pin impact dot matrix printer from the late 1980s/early 1990s era. This unit is sold AS-IS for parts or repair and is not guaranteed to be in working condition. The printhead is missing, and the plastic housing has a visible crack in the top left corner. No consumables—including ink ribbon, paper, or media—are included.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Epson
• Model: FX-286
• Print Method: 9-Pin Impact Dot Matrix
• Print Speed: Up to 300 characters per second (CPS)
• Interface: Parallel (Centronics-style connector)
• Paper Width: Supports 4.5 to 10 inch continuous or cut-sheet paper
• Form Factor: Desktop unit
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Condition: As-is, missing printhead, plastic housing cracked top left corner
• Included: Printer chassis only; no ribbon, media, or consumables

Applications

The Epson FX-286 was a workhorse printer for small offices, retail environments, and data centers throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. These 9-pin dot matrix printers were commonly used for invoices, receipts, labels, and continuous-form reports in point-of-sale systems and business applications. The FX-286 remains of interest to collectors, hobbyists, and technicians restoring legacy computer systems and vintage office equipment. Parts from this model—including motors, paper-feed mechanisms, power supplies, and control electronics—are salvageable for repair and restoration projects.