Genicom 895e Dot Matrix Printhead Replacement Part for Line Matrix Printer

Genicom 895e Dot Matrix Printhead Replacement Part for Line Matrix Printer

The Genicom 895e is a dot matrix printhead assembly designed for use in Genicom 895e series line matrix printers. The printhead is the core wear component in a dot matrix system, housing the fine wire pins (needles) that strike an inked ribbon to form characters and graphics on the page. This unit features a finned aluminum heat-sink body for thermal management, a circular needle carriage assembly, and a multi-pin IDC connector for interfacing with the printer's drive electronics.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Genicom
• Model: 895e
• Type: Dot matrix / line matrix printhead assembly
• Connector: Multi-pin IDC ribbon connector (top-mount)
• Construction: Finned aluminum heat-sink body with circular needle mechanism
• Mounting: Includes lower bracket/guide assembly
• Compatibility: Genicom 895e series dot matrix / line matrix printers
• Printhead only — no cables, ribbon, or additional hardware included

Applications

Genicom was a well-known manufacturer of heavy-duty dot matrix and line matrix printers, particularly for industrial, government, and data-center environments where high-volume, continuous-forms printing was required. The 895e series printers were used in applications such as invoicing, warehouse logistics, healthcare records, and mainframe/midrange output printing through the 1980s and 1990s. Dot matrix printheads are consumable components with a finite pin life and are periodically replaced as part of routine printer maintenance. This type of replacement printhead is sought by organizations still operating legacy Genicom printers where new OEM parts are no longer readily available through standard distribution channels.