Epson LQ-310 Dot Matrix Printer

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 cpsDraft:10cpi: 260 cps
12cpi: 312 cps
15cpi: 390 cps
(Condensed) 17cpi: 222 cps
(Condensed) 20cpi: 260 cpsLetter Quality:10cpi: 86 cps
12cpi: 103 cps
15cpi: 129 cps
(Condensed) 17cpi: 147 cps
(Condensed) 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)