WHY THE EPSON LQ310?

Building on its reputation as the world’s top dot matrix printer maker, Epson has introduced the Epson LQ-310 as the next-generation narrow carriage, 24-pin model that replaces the legendary LQ-300, featuring vastly improved speed and reliability.

Extreme Speed

The Epson LQ-310 features a 128KB input data buffer memory that is double that of its predecessor. This enables it to achieve high printing speeds of up to 416 characters per second at 12 CPI – or almost 40% faster than the model it replaces.

Improving on Legendary Reliability

The Epson LQ-310 also has an improved reliability rating that is an astonishing 67% higher than its predecessor that was already renowned for its dependability. The LQ-310 is rated for a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 10,000 POH (power on hours) compared to the older model’s 6,000 POH.

High Impact for Multiple Carbon Copies

Achieve optimum efficiency with the LQ-310’s ability to create up to a 4-part form printout (1 original + 3 copies).

Flexible Connectivity

With built-in USB, Serial and Parallel Interface options, the LQ-310 is able to connect to just about any output device you need it for.

 

KEY BENEFITS

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  FAST PRINT SPEED OF UP TO 416 CHARACTERS PER SECOND (12 CPI)

   

  
   

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  ACHIEVE OPTIMUM EFFICIENCY WITH 4 PART FORMS PRINTOUT (1 ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES)

   

  
   

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  FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY WITH BUILT-IN USB, SERIAL AND PARALLEL INTERFACE OPTIONS

   

  
   

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  USES APPROX UP TO 1.3W IN SLEEP MODE

   

  
  
  
   

  MODEL NUMBER	LQ-310
  Printing Technology
  Print Method	Impact dot matrix
  Number of Pins in Head	24 pins
  Print Direction	Bi-direction with logic seeking
  Control Code	ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS emulation
  Print Speed
  High Speed Draft10/12 cpi	347 / 416 cps
  Draft10/12/15 cpi	260 / 312 / 390 cps
  Draft Condensed17/20 cpi	222 / 260 cps
  LQ10/12/15 cpi	86 / 103 / 129 cps
  LQ Condensed17/20 cpi	147 / 172 cps
  Print Characteristics
  Character Sets	Italic table, PC437 (US Standard Europe), PC850 (Multilingual), PC860 (Portuguese), PC861 (Icelandic), PC863 (Canadian-French), PC865 (Nordic), Abicomp, BRASCII, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC 858, ISO 8859-15
  Bitmap Fonts	Epson Draft: 10, 12, 15 cpi; Epson Roman & San Serif: 10, 12, 15 cpi, Proportional; Epson Courier: 10, 12, 15 cpi; Epson Prestige: 10, 12 cpi; Epson Script, OCR-B, Orator & Orator-S: 10cpi; Epson Script C: Proporational
  Barcode Fonts	EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, Postnet
  Printable Columns
  Pitch10/12/15/17/20 cpi	80 / 96 / 120 / 137 / 160 cpl
  Paper Handling
  Paper Path
  Tractor	Rear in, Top out
  Manual Insertion	Rear in, Top out
  Paper Size	LengthWidthThickness
  Cut Sheet (Single Sheet)	100 - 364mm (3.9 - 14.3'')100 - 257mm (3.9 - 10.1'')0.065 - 0.14mm (0.0025 - 0.0055'')
  Cut Sheet (Multi Part)	100 - 364mm (3.9 - 14.3'')100 - 257mm (3.9 - 10.1'')0.12 - 0.32mm (0.0047 - 0.0126'')
  Envelope (No.6)	92mm (3.6'')165mm (6.5'')0.16 - 0.52mm (0.0063 - 0.0205'')
  Envelope (No.10)	105mm (4.1'')241mm (9.5'')0.16 - 0.52mm (0.0063 - 0.0205'')
  Continuous Paper (Single Sheet an Multi part)	101.6 - 558.8mm (4.0 - 22.0'')101.6 - 254.0mm (4.0 - 10.0'')0.065 - 0.32mm (0.0025 - 0.0126'')
  Roll Paper	NA216mm (8.5'')0.07 - 0.09mm (0.0028 - 0.0035'')
  Paper Feeding
  Standard	Friction, Push Tractor
  Optional	Roll Paper Holder
  Copies	Original + 3 copies
  Line Spacing	4.23mm (1/6'') or programmable in increments of 0.118mm (1/216'')
  Input Data Buffer	128KB
  Interface
  Standard	Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported) USB 2.0 Full-Speed Serial
  Ribbon Cartridge
  Standard	Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black)
  Ribbon Life	Approx. 2.5 million characters (Draft 10cpi, 48 dots/character)
  Acoustic Noise	Approx. 53dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
  Reliability
  Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF)	Approx. 20 million lines (Except print head)
  Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)	Approx. 10,000 POH (25% Duty)
  Print Head Life	Approx. 400 million strokes/wire
  Control Panel	4 switches and 5 LEDs
  Environmental Conditions (Operating)
  Temperature	5 ~ 35°C
  Humidty	10 ~ 80% RH
  Electrical Specification
  Rated Voltage	AC 120V / AC 220 - 240V
  Rated Frequency	50Hz - 60Hz
  Power Consumption
  Operating	Approx. 22W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern),(ENERGY STAR compliant)
  Sleep Mode	Approx. 1.0W (120V) / 1.3W (230V)
  Auto Off Mode	Approx. 0.5W
  Power Off	0W
  Printer Driver / Utility
  Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / 7, Microsoft® Windows Vista®
  Utility
  Epson Status Monitor 3	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / 7, Microsoft® Windows Vista®
  Epson Printer Setting	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / 7, Microsoft® Windows Vista®
  Dimensions and Weight