Why the Epson LQ310?
Building on its reputation as the worlds 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.
Design:
Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer has 154 × 275 × 362 (H × D × W) mm dimensions and approx.4.1 kg weight. The single function printer is quite compact and portable so that you can easily place it in any limited space. It features a fabric ribbon cartridge having approx. 2.5 million characters ribbon life. The print head life is approx. 400 million strokes/ wire.
Processor and Memory
Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer features a 128 KB input data buffer memory which is double to that of its predecessors. It enables you to achieve high printing speeds of up to 416 characters per second at 12 CPI.
Print Performance:
Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer has an improved reliability rating that is an astonishing 67% higher than its predecessor LQ-300 which was already renowned for its dependability. It delivers crisp and clear print output and increases your productivity. Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer has the ability to create up to a 4-part form print out. With a Mean Time Between Failure Rating of 10,000 POH (power on hours), it saves your electricity cost without compromising good quality printing.
Connectivity:
With a built-in USB 2.0, serial and parallel interface options, the Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer is able to connect to just about any output device you need it for.
Any Other Features:
Other additional features of this Epson LQ 310 Single Function Printer include bi-directional printing with logic seeking, control panel with 4 switches and 5 LEDs, sleep mode and Auto Off mode.
Specification
| 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 Draft - 10/12 cpi | 347 / 416 cps |
| High Speed Draft Condensed - 10/12/15 cpi | 260 / 312 / 390 cps |
| Draft - 17/20 cpi | 222 / 260 cps |
| LQ - 10/12/15 cpi | 86 / 103 / 129 cps |
| LQ Condensed - 17/20 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 | |
| Pitch - 10/12/15/17/20 cpi | 80 / 96 / 120 / 137 / 160 cpl |
| Paper Handling | |
| Paper Path | |
| - Tractor | Rear in, Top out |
| - Manual Insertion | Rear in, Top out |
| Paper Size | Length : Width : Thickness |
| - Cut Sheet (Single Sheet) | 100 - 364mm : 100 - 257mm : 0.065 - 0.14mm |
| - Cut Sheet (Multi Part) | 100 - 364mm : 100 - 257mm : 0.12 - 0.32mm |
| - Envelope (No.6) | 92mm : 165mm : 0.16 - 0.52mm |
| - Envelope (No.10) | 105mm : 241mm : 0.16 - 0.52mm |
| - Continuous Paper (Single Sheet and Multi part) | 101.6 - 558.8mm : 101.6 - 254.0mm : 0.065 - 0.32mm |
| - Roll Paper | NA : 216mm : 0.07 - 0.09mm |
| Paper Feeding | |
| - Standard | Friction, Push Tractor |
| - Optional | Roll Paper Holder |
| Copies | Original + 4 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 220 - 240V |
| Rated Frequency | 50Hz - 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | |
| - Operating | Approx. 22W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern),(ENERGY STAR compliant) |
| - Sleep Mode | Approx. 1.0W |
| - 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® |