Epson LX-1170 Dot Matrix Printer 9-Pin 136 Column 300 CPS Impact

Epson LX-1170 Dot Matrix Printer 9-Pin 136 Column 300 CPS Impact

The Epson LX-1170 is a 9-pin dot matrix impact printer designed for high-volume text printing in business, industrial, and legacy computing environments. This classic line printer delivers fast, reliable output on continuous-feed and multi-part forms, making it ideal for applications that require durable, carbon-copy capable printing. The LX-1170 prints at 300 characters per second and supports a 136-column paper width, enabling efficient document production with minimal operator intervention.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Epson LX-1170
• Print Technology: 9-Pin dot matrix impact head
• Print Speed: 300 characters per second (CPS)
• Column Width: 136 columns
• Maximum Paper Width: 15 inches
• Paper Feed: Tractor feed for continuous forms; single-sheet support via platen
• Supported Media: Continuous-feed paper, single sheets, multi-part forms (2–6 copies)
• Interface: Parallel port (Centronics-compatible)
• Fonts: Multiple selectable fonts via software control
• Power Supply: 110–240V AC, 50/60Hz (standard)
• Form Feed: Automatic and manual modes
• Line Spacing: 6, 8 lines per inch selectable
• NOT Included: Printer ribbon, ink, toner, or media; you will need to source a replacement ribbon before operation

Applications

The LX-1170 is a workhorse of legacy business environments, commonly used in accounting departments, warehouses, hospitals, and data centers for printing invoices, shipping labels, inventory reports, and multi-copy forms that require impact printing. Its ability to produce multiple carbon copies in a single pass made it invaluable in pre-digital workflows. The printer remains in use today in organizations that maintain legacy DOS, Windows, and mainframe systems where parallel-port printing is still the standard. The 9-pin head provides reliable, economical output for text-heavy applications, while the robust mechanical design ensures consistent performance even in high-volume production settings. This is a mid-1980s-era printer, representing the mature generation of parallel-connected line printers that dominated office and industrial printing before inkjet and laser technology took over.