Tiger & Dot Matrix Printers

Hi all,
I'm need to buy a dot matrix printer that is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.10 to be used for printing invoices from Filemaker Pro 9.
Currently looking at the Epson LX 300+ ii, but can't find any info on compatibility.
Is there anyone out there that use this particular model successfully?
What about other brands?
Thanks for the info.

There are very few dot matrix users out there - you'll be waiting a long time.
Look at this:
http://openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Epson-LX-300plusII
Search here for other models:
http://openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi
I have no experience getting various drivers to work - but maybe Matt Broughton (who visits here often) can help/tell you if it works already.

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