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 | |
