The Epson LQ-2180 / LQ-2190 / LQ-2170 ribbon is a fabric impact ribbon cartridge used in Epson dot-matrix printers. It contains a long nylon fabric strip impregnated with black ink that transfers characters and graphics onto paper via impact printing. These ribbons deliver crisp, legible text and are built for high-volume printing tasks like reports, multi-part forms, invoices, receipts, and continuous paper jobs. They’re easy to install (snap-in cartridge) and designed for consistent, reliable performance over many printed characters.