Feature • WHY THE EPSON LX-310? • Building on its reputation as the world’s top dot matrix printer maker, Epson has introduced the Epson LX-310 as the next-generation narrow carriage, 9-pin model that replaces the legendary LX-300, featuring vastly improved speed and reliability. • Extreme Speed • The Epson LX-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 357 characters per second at 12 CPI. • Improving on Legendary Reliability • The Epson LX-310 also has an improved reliability rating that is an astonishing 67% higher than its predecessor that was already renowned for its dependability. The LX-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 LX-310’s ability to create up to a 5-part form printout (1 original + 4 copies). • Flexible Connectivity • With built-in USB, Serial and Parallel Interface options, the LX-310 is able to connect to just about any output device you need it for.
Specification
MODEL NUMBER
LX-310
Printing Technology
Print Method
Impact dot matrix
Number of Pins in Head
9 pins
Print Direction
Bi-direction with logic seeking
Control Code
ESC/P and IBM PPDS emulation
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 10/12/15 cpi
High Speed Draft Condensed 17/20 cpi
383 / 298 cps
Draft10/12/15 cpi
260 / 312 / 223 cps
Draft Condensed17/20 cpi
222 / 260 cps
Draft Emphasized10 cpi
130 cps
NLQ10/12/15/17/20 cpi
65 / 78 / 55 / 47 / 56 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