Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

The Epson LX-350 dot matrix is a 9-pin impact dot matrix printer designed to meet the demands of businesses requiring continuous, high-volume, and multi-part printing. Renowned for its durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, the LX-350 continues Epson’s legacy in impact printing, offering a blend of performance and versatility.

Introduction

In an era dominated by inkjet and laser printers, the Epson LX-350 dot matrix stands out by adhering to the time-tested impact dot matrix technology. This printer is engineered for environments where high-volume, multi-part, and continuous printing is essential. Its design emphasizes reliability, low operational costs, and adaptability to various business requirements.

Design and Build

The Epson LX-350 dot matrix boasts a compact footprint, measuring 348 x 275 x 154 mm and weighing approximately 4.1 kg. This space-saving design allows it to fit seamlessly into office environments with limited space. Despite its size, the printer is built to handle demanding tasks, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.

Performance and Efficiency

Equipped with a 9-pin print head, the Epson LX-350 dot matrix delivers a high-speed draft print rate of up to 347 characters per second at 10 characters per inch (cpi). This speed ensures swift document processing, enhancing overall productivity. The printer’s mean time between failures (MTBF) is an impressive 10,000 operating hours, underscoring its reliability in continuous operation scenarios.

• Printing Technology: 9-pin, serial, impact dot matrix, narrow carriage

• Print Direction: Bi-directional in text mode; uni-directional in graphics mode (bi-directional via software)

• Print Speed:

  • High-Speed Draft: 347 cps (10 cpi), 357 cps (12 cpi), 390 cps (15 cpi)

  • Draft: 260 cps (10 cpi), 312 cps (12 cpi), 223 cps (15 cpi)

  • Near Letter Quality (NLQ): 65 cps (10 cpi), 78 cps (12 cpi), 55 cps (15 cpi)

• Print Resolution: 240 x 144 dpi

• Character Sets:

  • 13 standard versions

  • 15 international character sets

  • 43 NLSP versions

• Resident Bitmapped Fonts:

  • Epson Draft: 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional

  • Epson Roman: 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional

  • Epson San Serif: 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional

  • Epson OCR-B: 10 cpi

• Bar Code Fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET

• Ribbon Yield: Approximately 4 million characters

• Interfaces: Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284), USB high speed (ver 2.0), Serial (RS-232)

• Paper Handling:

  • Single sheet rear feed

  • Continuous paper rear feed

  • Paper output rear

• Paper Formats: Sheet paper (single- and multi-layer), continuous paper, labels, roll paper, envelopes

• Power Consumption:

  • Operating: 27 W

  • Standby: 1.1 W

• Dimensions: 348 x 275 x 154 mm (Width x Depth x Height)

• Weight: 4.1 kg

• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C

• Operating Humidity: 10% to 80%

• Noise Level: Approximately 53 dB(A)

• Warranty: 24 months carry-in

High-Speed Printing

The Epson LX-350 dot matrix ability to print up to 347 characters per second in high-speed draft mode ensures that businesses can process large volumes of documents swiftly, reducing bottlenecks and improving workflow efficiency.

Versatile Paper Handling

Supporting a wide range of paper formats, including continuous forms, labels, and envelopes, the Epson LX-350 dot matrix is adaptable to various printing needs, making it suitable for applications in logistics, retail, and administrative sectors.

Cost-Effective Operation

With a ribbon yield of approximately 4 million characters and low power consumption, the Epson LX-350 dot matrix offers economical operation, reducing the frequency of consumable replacements and lowering overall printing costs.

Compact and Durable Design

Its compact size allows the Epson LX-350 dot matrix to fit into tight spaces, while its durable construction ensures reliable performance in demanding environments, making it ideal for both front and back office applications.

The Epson LX-350 dot matrix is particularly well-suited for:

• Retail Environments: Printing receipts, invoices, and labels.

• Warehousing and Logistics: Generating shipping labels and packing lists.

• Government and Administrative Offices: Producing multi-part forms and records.

• Healthcare Sector: Printing patient records and prescriptions.