Epson LQ-310 – Impact Dot Matrix Printer

The Epson LQ-310 is a 24-pin dot matrix printer designed for reliable, high-speed printing in environments that require multi-part forms, continuous paper printing, and robust performance. Known for its durability and cost-effectiveness, the LQ-310 is ideal for business environments, especially in industries like logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing.

Printing Technology & Speed

• Print Technology: Impact Dot Matrix.
• Print Method: Bi-directional with logic seeking for efficient print processing.
• Control Panel: Equipped with 4 switches and 5 LEDs for easy operation and status monitoring.
• Print Speed:
• High-Speed Draft (10 cpi): 347 characters per second (cps).
• Draft (12 cpi): 416 cps.
• Letter Quality (10 cpi): 86 cps for high-quality text.
• Letter Quality (15 cpi): 129 cps, suitable for most standard applications.

Paper Handling Capabilities

• Cut Sheet (Single Sheet):
• Length: 100 ~ 364 mm (3.9 ~ 14.3").
• Width: 100 ~ 257 mm (3.9 ~ 10.1").
• Thickness: 0.065 ~ 0.14 mm (0.0025 ~ 0.0055").
• Envelope Handling:
• No. 6 Envelope: Length 92 mm, Width 165 mm, Thickness 0.16 ~ 0.52 mm.
• No. 10 Envelope: Length 105 mm, Width 241 mm, Thickness 0.16 ~ 0.52 mm.
• Continuous Paper (Single Sheet):
• Length: 101.6 ~ 558.8 mm (4.0 ~ 22.0").
• Width: 101.6 ~ 254.0 mm (4.0 ~ 10.0").
• Thickness: 0.065 ~ 0.32 mm (0.0025 ~ 0.0126").
• Roll Paper:
• Width: 216 mm (8.5"), Thickness 0.07 ~ 0.09 mm.

Reliability & Durability

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approx. 10,000 Power-On Hours (POH) at 25% Duty Cycle, ensuring reliability for continuous use.
• Printhead Life: Approx. 400 million strokes per wire, a testament to the long-lasting performance of the printhead.
• Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF): Approx. 20 million lines, excluding the printhead.

Connectivity & Memory

• Connectivity Options:
• USB, Bi-directional parallel, and Serial for versatile connection options to various devices.
• Memory Buffer: 128KB, supporting efficient data handling for large print jobs.

Consumables & Maintenance

• Ribbon Cartridge Black (C13S015639): Approx. 2.5 million characters at LQ 10 cpi (48 dots/character), ensuring long-term usage before replacement is needed.

Compact Design

• Dimensions: 362 x 275 x 154 mm, allowing easy placement in any workspace.
• Warranty: 1 Year (box required for warranty claims).