Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer

Description

WHY THE EPSON LQ310?
Building on its reputation as the world’s top dot matrix printer maker, Epson has introduced the Epson
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.

Printing Technology:

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Print Method:Impact dot matrix
Control Panel:4 switches and 5 LEDs
Print Direction:Bi-direction with logic seeking
Number of Pins in Head:24 pins
Control Code:ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS emulation

 

Print Speed:

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High Speed Draft:

10cpi: 347 cps
12cpi: 416 cps

Draft:

10cpi: 260 cps
12cpi: 312 cps
15cpi: 390 cps
(Condensed) 17cpi: 222 cps
(Condensed) 20cpi: 260 cps

Letter Quality:

10cpi: 86 cps
12cpi: 103 cps
15cpi: 129 cps
(Condensed) 17cpi: 147 cps
(Condensed) 20cpi: 172 cps

 

Reliability:

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MTBF:Approx. 10,000 POH (25% Duty)
Printhead life:Approx. 400 million strokes/wire
Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF):Approx. 20 million lines (Except print head)

 

Interface:

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Standard:
Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported)
USB 2.0 Full-Speed
Serial

Consumables:

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Ribbon Cartridge Black:
Approx. 2.5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character) – C13S015639

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