The Epson LQ 680 Printer driver enables Windows to communicate with your Epson dot matrix printer and send documents in the correct format. Selecting a compatible driver helps you configure paper handling, adjust print settings, and troubleshoot jobs that fail to print correctly.

Key Features

• Windows printing support: Connects the printer to the Windows print system so applications can send jobs through a configured print queue.
• Paper and layout settings: Provides access to supported paper sizes, orientation, and layout options—useful for aligning reports, forms, and continuous stationery.
• Print output controls: Lets you adjust the print options exposed by the installed driver to suit text documents and routine business printing.
• Printer configuration: Helps Windows associate the Epson LQ 680 with the correct device profile, rather than relying on an unsuitable generic printer setting.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check your system type under Windows system information. Choose a package explicitly listed as compatible with your version and architecture; older driver packages may not support newer systems.

1. Prepare the printer. Load paper, check that the ribbon is installed correctly, and make sure the printer is ready. If an installer provides connection instructions, follow its timing for connecting and powering on the device.

1. Download and extract the driver. Save the compatible Epson driver package to your computer. If it arrives as a compressed archive, extract the contents before starting installation.

1. Install and select the correct port. Run the supplied setup program and follow its prompts. If no installer is included, use Windows’ Add printer option and select the extracted driver files when requested. Choose the port that matches your actual connection; a connection adapter may require separate setup.

1. Print a test page. Open the printer’s properties in Windows and send a test page. Then check paper size and document alignment in your application, especially when printing preformatted forms. If nothing prints, verify the cable, selected port, and print queue status before reinstalling.

For Windows 11 or Windows 10, confirm compatibility before using a driver intended for Windows 8 or Windows 7. If a suitable download is unavailable, check Epson’s support resources or Windows Update for an appropriate driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Run the Epson LQ 680 installer as administrator. If Windows blocks the legacy package, extract it and use Add Printer > Have Disk to point to the INF. Match 32-bit/64-bit Windows.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the LQ 680 is powered on and connected to the correct port—LPT1 for parallel or the actual USB001 port. Reseat/replace the cable, then add the printer manually and select that port.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove old Epson LQ series queues and drivers via Print Management or Epson’s uninstall utility before reinstalling. Don’t mix generic ESC/P and model-specific drivers; use one LQ 680 driver and set it as default.