Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer (C11CC25301) - 1 Year Local Warranty
The Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer - 24-Pin Narrow Carriage Impact Printer - Your fast and affordable printing solution.
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.
Ideal For
Logistics, warehousing, accounts and government counters in Singapore printing multi-part forms, invoices and delivery orders. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and corporate or project pricing on request.
LQ-310 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | LQ-310 |
| Official Product Name | Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer |
| Epson Product Code | C11CC25301 |
| Brand | Epson |
| Warranty | 1 Year Local Warranty (Singapore) - 12 months |
Printing Technology
| 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
| High Speed Draft | 10cpi: 347 cps; 12cpi: 416 cps |
| Draft | 10cpi: 260 cps; 12cpi: 312 cps; 15cpi: 390 cps; 17cpi: 222 cps; 20cpi: 260 cps |
| Letter Quality | 10cpi: 86 cps; 12cpi: 103 cps; 15cpi: 129 cps; 17cpi: 147 cps; 20cpi: 172 cps |
Reliability
| 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) |
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: Proportional |
| Scalable Fonts | Epson Roman, Epson San Serif, Epson Roman T & Epson San Serif H: 10.5pt., 8pt. - 32pt. (every 2pt.) |
| Barcode | EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, Postnet |
Paper Path
| Manual Insertion | Rear in, Top out |
| Push Tractor | Rear in, Top out |
Paper Media
| 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") |
| Cut Sheet (Multi-part Forms) | Length: 100 ~ 364 mm (3.9 ~ 14.3"); Width: 100 ~ 257 mm (3.9 ~ 10.1"); Thickness: 0.12 ~ 0.32 mm (0.0047 ~ 0.0126") (Total) |
| Envelope (No.6) | Length: 92 mm (3.6"), Width: 165 mm (6.5"), Thickness: 0.16 ~ 0.52 mm (0.0063 ~ 0.0205") (Total) |
| Envelope (No.10) | Length: 105 mm (4.1"), Width: 241 mm (9.5"), Thickness: 0.16 ~ 0.52 mm (0.0063 ~ 0.0205") (Total) |
| 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") (Total) |
| Continuous Paper (Multi-part Forms) | 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") (Total) |
| Roll Paper | Width: 216 mm (8.5"), Thickness: 0.07 ~ 0.09 mm (0.0028 ~ 0.0035") |
General
| Memory Buffer | 128KB |
Supported OS and Applications
| Supported OS | Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Utility | Epson Status Monitor 3: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10; Epson Printer Setting: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 362 x 275 x 154 mm |
| Weight | 4.1kg |
Consumables
| Ribbon Cartridge Black | Approx. 2.5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character) - C13S015639 |
Options
| Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) | S015634 |
Environmental Conditions (Operating)
| Temperature | 5 ~ 35°C |
| Humidity | 10 ~ 80 % RH |
Acoustic Noise
| Acoustic Noise | Approx. 53 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) |
Interface
| Standard | Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported); USB 2.0 Full-Speed; Serial |
Compatibility & Software Support
Compatibility details below are taken from Epson Singapore's published specification for the LQ-310. Drivers, utilities and firmware are available from Epson Singapore's support site (see Datasheet & Downloads).
| Supported OS | Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Ordering Information
| Model | LQ-310 |
| Epson Product Code | C11CC25301 |
| Recommended Retail Price (incl. GST) | S$426.19 |
| Consumables | Ribbon Cartridge Black C13S015639 - approx. 2.5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character). Options list also shows Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) S015634. |
Epson Singapore does not publish an itemised in-the-box list for this model. Please ask SourceIT if you need the exact package contents confirmed before ordering.
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — LQ-310
What warranty does the LQ-310 come with?
1 Year Local Warranty from Epson Singapore: 12 months. Every unit sold by SourceIT is a genuine Singapore set with a GST invoice.
Which consumables does the LQ-310 use?
Ribbon Cartridge Black C13S015639 - approx. 2.5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character). Options list also shows Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black) S015634. Always use genuine Epson consumables to protect print quality and warranty coverage. SourceIT can supply them together with the unit.
Is stock held locally?
SourceIT holds fast-moving Epson models in Singapore. Anything not in local stock is ordered through Epson's local distributor - ask us for the current lead time before committing to a date.
Can SourceIT quote for multiple units or a project?
Yes. Send us your quantity and delivery requirements and we will quote the units together with consumables, options and installation where required, with local warranty and GST invoice.
