LQ-590 Impact Printer uses 24-pin technology to deliver precision text and graphics, plus rugged reliability for critical print requirements. Offers print speeds of up to 529 characters per second, 20,000 POH MTBF rating, a 400 million character printhead life, easy integration with existing printing formats, versatile five-part forms printing, multiple paper loading options, and a durable, long-lasting ribbon. Ideal for point-of-sale, manufacturing, and production environments. Printer provides Parallel and USB connections, and a slot for optional interface cards, including high-speed Ethernet, for greater compatibility with practically any system. Paper feed rate is 45 milliseconds per 1/6" and 5.0" per second continuous feed. Paper size ranges from 3.9" to 10.1".