Epson LQ-200 Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 6

Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to the less expensive compatible ribbons. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality throughout the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. L L L Available in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in many competitive printers move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have to move with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Because the carriage does not have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the motor, which gives the printer greater overall reliability. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.