Epson Dot Matrix LQ-350 Printer

Epson Dot Matrix LQ-350 Printer

The Epson LQ-350 is a compact and reliable dot matrix printer engineered to meet the demands of businesses that require consistent performance, high durability, and cost-efficiency in everyday printing operations. Renowned for its robustness, this 24-pin narrow carriage printer is ideal for front and back office applications requiring continuous paper or multi-part forms, such as invoices, delivery notes, stock reports, or shipping documentation.

Print Technology

The Epson LQ-350 uses impact dot matrix technology with a 24-pin print head configuration, allowing it to deliver clearer, more defined characters than 9-pin models. This enhanced print precision makes it suitable for applications that require legible output, including official documentation or multipart forms. The LQ-350 delivers consistent print output with a maximum resolution of 360 x 180 dpi, ensuring legibility across all copies.

Performance and Speed

This printer offers a print speed of up to 347 characters per second (cps) at 10 characters per inch (cpi) in high-speed draft mode, ensuring fast processing of print jobs even in demanding environments. The printhead life of up to 400 million strokes per wire and a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 10,000 power-on hours makes the Epson LQ-350 a durable and reliable choice for continuous printing tasks.

Paper Handling

The Epson LQ-350 supports a variety of paper formats, including continuous paper, single sheets, labels, envelopes, and multi-part forms (up to 4 copies including the original). It offers both rear and top paper paths, allowing flexibility in different workspaces and setups. Manual feed and push tractor feeding methods are also supported to handle complex form printing needs.

Ribbon and Consumables

The printer utilizes a fabric ribbon cartridge that offers a long lifespan of approximately 2.5 million characters. This helps reduce maintenance intervals and operating costs, making the Epson LQ-350 ideal for cost-conscious users. Ribbon replacement is simple and requires minimal technical knowledge.

Connectivity and Compatibility

Equipped with parallel, serial, and USB interfaces, the LQ-350 easily integrates into various system environments. It supports multiple platforms and can be used in both DOS and Windows-based operating systems. This makes it ideal for businesses running legacy systems or specialized software that requires direct printer communication.

Power Efficiency

Designed with low power consumption in mind, the Epson LQ-350 consumes only 1.3W in sleep mode and approximately 22W during operation. This significantly contributes to energy cost savings and qualifies the printer for the Energy Star compliance rating, affirming its commitment to environmental standards.

Compact Design and Reliability

The space-saving dimensions (348 mm x 275 mm x 154 mm) and weight of just 4.1 kg make the LQ-350 an excellent fit for limited desk or counter space. Despite its compact form, the printer is engineered with a rugged build quality suitable for long-term operation in industrial or office environments.