Epson LQ-1310 User Manual

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Unpacking
Assembling the Printer
Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
1
It may come attached to the printer in some countries.
The shape of the plug may vary by location.
2
Pull upright and push firmly
Attach
Attach
Make sure that all of the
protective materials in the
printer are removed
Remove
Open
Remove
Push and
hold up
Do not touch the white cable
inside the printer
Confirm the print head is in the middleRemove the paper tension unit
Tense the ribbon
Continuous multipart
forms
Other paper
Hook and push
Attach
Close
Attach the paper tension unit
See the
Troubleshooting
section in the User’s
Guide for details
Attach
Insert the ribbon
between the print
head and carriage
Insert until it clicks
Tense
c
Caution:
Do not insert the ribbon on the far
side of the carriage.
<correct><incorrect>
carriage
3
Confirm the (OFF)
Connect
Plug in
4
c
Caution:
❏ The interface cable connectors have only one correct orientation. Make sure the orientation of the connector is correct
before inserting it into the appropriate port.
❏ Do not connect or disconnect the printer while it is turning on.
USB
Connect firmly
Connect firmly

Epson LQ-1310 Specifications

General

Print Method	Impact Dot Matrix
Resolution	360 x 360 dpi
Dimensions	480 x 370 x 210 mm
Number of Pins	24-pin
Interface	Parallel
Paper Handling	Friction feed, Tractor feed
Printer Type	Dot matrix
Paper Path	Rear
Emulation	IBM PPDS
Noise Level	55 dB
Weight	7.2 kg

Summary

Unpacking Your Printer

Assembling the Printer

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

USB Connection

Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable for data transfer.

Printer Cable Connections

Parallel (IEEE1284)

Connect the printer using a parallel interface cable and fasten securely.

Serial (EIA-232D)

Connect the printer using a serial interface cable and fasten securely.

Installing the Printer Software

Loading Paper

Printing on Continuous Paper

Instructions for loading and printing on continuous paper forms.

Getting More Information