Is there a dot matrix printer that works with iMac

Question

Trying to find an impact printer to do invoices on an imac computer, but no luck so far.  Any ideas?
Bill

Answer 1

The Epson Networking Impact Printers are designed for high capacity environments and are Mac OS compatible.  The IP networking printer drivers built into Mac OS X support the  IP Network dot matrix printers, both 9 & 24 pin. 
For example, for the FX-890N Networking printer you can use the driver "Epson 9-Pin Series" as shown below:
Epson's full-featured, FX-890N Networking printer offers the durability and ease of use required for essential daily printing. This 9-pin, dot-matrix, narrow-carriage workhorse boasts an MTBF rating of 20,000 power-on hours (POH) and speeds of up to 680 cps (characters per second).  Engineered for seamless integration, the FX-890N's interfaces include an internal 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet print server with support for Macintosh OS X.
Its easy-to-install 7.5 million-character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, while its 400 million-character print-head life heightens its dependability. Included Epson Remote Configuration Manager software simplifies printer setup and setting selection.  Ideal for rugged environments, the printer is a perfect drop-in replacement for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata Microline 320/320 Turbo. It handles forms up to seven parts thick via four convenient paper paths, and its redesigned control panel features a lock-out mode and other intuitive functions.  The printer is Novell tested and approved and is backed by Epson's comprehensive three-year warranty with technical support.  The Epson FX-890N offers the durability and ease of use required for criticaldaily print requirements. Speeds through multipart forms,reports, labels and more at up to 680cps.Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life..  Includes 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Interface for easy networking.
Printing Method: 9-pin, impact dot matrix
Print Speed:
Ultra Speed Draft: 680 cps (12 cpi); 566 cps (10 cpi)
High Speed Draft: 559 cps (10 cpi)
Draft: 419 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality: 104 cps (10 cpi)
Characters & Lines
Character Sets:
13 character tables
13 international character sets
Resident Bitmapped Fonts:
Ultra Speed Draft: 10, 12 cpi
High Speed Draft: 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
Draft: 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
Near Letter Quality (Roman / Sans Serif): 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional
Bar Code Fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
Characters per Line: 80 characters at 10 cpi
Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default
Formatting:
1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments
8 lpi option available on FX-890 Okidata Mode only
Paper Handling
Forms: Continuous multipart, original plus 6 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018"
Envelopes:
No. 6 envelopes: 6.5" x 3.6"
No. 10 envelopes: 9.5" x 4.1"
Width:
Single sheets: 3.9" to 10.1"
Continuous: 4" to 10"
Cut-sheet feeder: 7.2" to 8.5"
Length:
Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
Continuous: 4" to 22"
Cut-sheet feeder: 10.1" to 14"
Labels: Minimum: 2.5" x 0.94"
Roll paper: 8.5" width
Paper Feed Speed:
62 millisecond per 1/6"
5" per second, continuous feed
Paper Path:
Manual insertion: Front or rear in, top out
Cut sheet feeder: Top in, top out
Tractor: Front, rear or bottom in, top out
Pull push tractor: Front or rear in, top out
General
Printer Language :
Epson ESC / P
IBM PPDS
Okidata Microline (FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
IP Networking Interface:
EpsonNet 10 / 100Base-TX Ethernet Print Server
Input Buffer : 128 KB
Control Panel: Functions: Font, pitch, pause, tear off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro adjust, top-of-form adjustment, panel lockout, reset, menu, default setting selection
Sound Level : 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
Rated frequency range : 50 – 60 Hz
Input frequency range : 49.5 – 60.5 Hz
Dimensions : 16.3" x 13.8" x 6.6" (W x D x H)