Epson LQ-310

24-PIN NARROW CARRIAGE IMPACT PRINTER

Your fast and affordable printing solution

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.

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