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Epson LQ-570E Dot Matrix Printer Parallel
Epson LQ-570E Dot Matrix Printer Parallel
Epson LQ-570E Dot Matrix Printer Parallel
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Epson LQ-570E Dot Matrix Printer Parallel

★★★★★4.2 (4 reviews)

Dependable 24-pin dot matrix printer built for multi-part forms, invoices, and continuous paper runs.

$839.99*
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated:Jun 27, 2026.Price and availability are subject to change.

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Overview

The Epson LQ-570E is a 24-pin dot matrix printer designed for environments where multi-part form printing is still a daily requirement. With the ability to produce up to 6-part forms in a single pass, it serves accounting departments, warehouses, and point-of-sale operations that depend on carbon or carbonless copy output. Its 480 characters-per-second draft speed and 360 x 360 dpi resolution strike a workable balance between throughput and print clarity for text and tabular data.

Paper handling is one of this printer's strongest features, with four distinct paper paths — front, rear, bottom, and top — making it adaptable to different workspace configurations and media types. The zero tear-off function keeps continuous-feed usage efficient by advancing paper to the perforation for clean separation and then retracting it without waste. While the parallel-only interface dates the printer, it remains a reliable workhorse for any operation that has not yet transitioned away from multi-part document workflows.

Key Features

24-pin wide carriage printing

Rapid 480 cps print speed

Print up to 6-part (original + 5) forms

Zero tear-off paper handling

Front, Rear, Bottom and Top paper paths

Specifications

Print Technology
24-pin dot matrix
Print Speed
Up to 480 cps
Print Resolution
360 x 360 dpi
Max Input Sheet Capacity
250 sheets
Max Copy Speed (B&W)
7.5 ppm
Multi-Part Forms
Up to 6-part (original + 5 copies)
Paper Handling
Zero tear-off
Paper Paths
Front, Rear, Bottom, Top
Connectivity
Parallel interface

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Handles up to 6-part multi-part forms, essential for invoices and shipping documents
  • Four paper paths provide flexible loading options for different media types
  • 24-pin print head produces sharper text than 9-pin dot matrix alternatives
  • Zero tear-off feature eliminates wasted continuous-feed paper between jobs
  • Print speed of up to 480 characters per second keeps throughput high for text-heavy output

👎 Cons

  • Parallel-only interface requires an adapter for modern computers lacking parallel ports
  • Dot matrix output quality is noticeably inferior to inkjet or laser for general documents
  • Operating noise levels are significantly higher than modern printer types
  • Print resolution of 360 x 360 dpi is low by current standards
  • No network or USB connectivity limits placement flexibility

Frequently Asked Questions

It supports up to 6-part forms, meaning the original plus five carbon or carbonless copies in a single pass.
The LQ-570E connects via a parallel interface, so you will need a computer with a parallel port or a parallel-to-USB adapter.
It supports both. It has front, rear, bottom, and top paper paths, accommodating cut sheets as well as continuous-feed paper with tractor feed.
Zero tear-off advances continuous paper to the tear bar so you can tear off the printed page precisely at the perforation, then retracts the paper to the print position with no wasted sheets.
It uses standard Epson 24-pin dot matrix ribbon cartridges compatible with the LQ-570 series.

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