Epson LQ-310 24 Pin Dot Matric Printer

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.

Technical Details

Model

Brand : Epson
Model : LQ-310

Specifications

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

Cut Sheet (Single Sheet)
Length : 100 - 364mm (3.9 - 14.3")
Width : 100 - 257mm(3.9 - 10.1")
Thickness : 0.065 - 0.14mm(0.0025 - 0.0055")

Cut Sheet (Multi Part)
Length : 100 - 364mm(3.9 - 14.3")
Width : 100 - 257mm(3.9 - 10.1")
Thickness : 0.12 - 0.32mm(0.0047 - 0.0126")

Envelope (No.6)
Length : 92mm(3.6")
Width : 165mm(6.5")
Thickness : 0.16 - 0.52mm(0.0063 - 0.0205")

Envelope (No.10)
Length : 105mm(4.1")
Width : 241mm(9.5")
Thickness : 0.16 - 0.52mm(0.0063 - 0.0205")

Continuous Paper (Single Sheet an Multi part)
Length : 101.6 - 558.8mm(4.0 - 22.0")
Width : 101.6 - 254.0mm(4.0 - 10.0")
Thickness :0.065 - 0.32mm(0.0025 - 0.0126")

Roll Paper
Length : NA
Width : 216mm(8.5")
Thickness : 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. 3 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
Dimensions : 362mm x 275mm x 154mm
Weight : Approx 4.1 Kg