What to do if my Epson LQ-300+ is paused?
- AAlexander MccormickSep 23, 2025
If your Epson Printer is paused, press the Pause button to resume printing.

What to do if my Epson LQ-300+ is paused?
If your Epson Printer is paused, press the Pause button to resume printing.
What to do if my Epson LQ-300+ has an unknown error?
If your Epson Printer has an unknown error, turn it off and leave it off for several minutes, then turn it on again. If the error continues, contact your dealer.
What to do if an error has occurred on my Epson Printer?
If an error has occurred on your Epson Printer, turn it off and turn it on again. If the PAUSE light stays on, check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. If there is no jam, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.
What to do if paper is jammed in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
If paper gets jammed in your Epson Printer, turn off the printer, open the printer cover, tear off the paper supply and turn the paper-feed knob to eject the remaining paper.
What to do if no paper is loaded in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
If no paper is loaded in the selected paper source of your Epson Printer, load paper in the printer. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Why has one page of printing spread to two pages on my Epson Printer?
If one page of printing has spread to two pages on your Epson Printer, your application software settings may be incorrect. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your application software are correct.
What to do if a single sheet of paper is not fully ejected from my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
If a single sheet of paper is not fully ejected from your Epson Printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Why is the paper feed crooked on my Epson LQ-300+?
If the paper feed is crooked on your Epson Printer, the paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper.
What to do if the paper is not loaded correctly in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
If the paper is not loaded correctly in your Epson Printer, remove your paper and reload it. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Why does printing start too high or too low on the page with my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
If printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page on your Epson Printer, your application software settings may be incorrect. Check the margin or top-of-form position setting in your application software.
| Maximum print size | A4 (210 x 297 mm) |
|---|---|
| I/O ports | 1x IEEE1284 Bi-directional Parallel 1x Serial |
| Fonts included | Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, Sans Serif H |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 366 x 275 x 159 mm |
| Media types supported | Cut sheet, Rolls |
| Recommended media weight | 52 - 82 g/m² |
| Standard interfaces | Parallel, Serial |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| Color | Yes |
| Built-in barcodes | Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E |
| Maximum resolution | 360 x 360 DPI |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 6000 h |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80 % |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Pallet width | 1200 mm |
| Pallet height | 1000 mm |
| Pallet length (UK) | 2113 mm |
| Quantity per pallet | 42 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet (UK) | 54 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pallet layer (UK) | 6 pc(s) |
| Package depth | 447 mm |
| Package width | 363 mm |
| Package height | 217 mm |
| Package weight | 5800 g |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
Explains how to enter and use the Micro Adjust mode.
Explains the conventions used for warnings, cautions, and notes in the guide.
Provides essential safety guidelines for printer operation.
Details electrical safety and grounding requirements.
Instructions on how to unpack the printer and its components.
Steps for connecting the printer to a power source.
Guide on how to install or replace the printer's ribbon cartridge.
Procedure for performing the printer's self-test.
Instructions for connecting the printer to a computer.
Guide to installing the printer driver and utility software.
Explains how to operate the printer using its control panel buttons.
Overview of the printer's default configuration options.
Steps to modify the printer's default settings via the control panel.
Instructions for loading and printing on continuous paper.
Guide to setting the starting print position on the page.
Instructions for loading and printing on single sheets of paper.
How to set the lever for different paper thicknesses.
Guide to using the printer driver in Windows Me, 98, and 95.
Steps to modify various printer driver settings.
Guide to using the printer driver in Windows 3.1.
Guide to using the printer driver in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0.
Guide to using the printer driver in Windows NT 3.5x.
How to diagnose printer problems using control panel lights and beeps.
General troubleshooting advice and common solutions for printer issues.
Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.
Steps to resolve issues where the printer fails to print.
Troubleshooting for faint or uneven print quality.
Troubleshooting for incorrect print positioning on the page.
Steps to fix issues with single sheet paper feeding.
Troubleshooting for problems with continuous paper feeding.
Information on how to get technical assistance from EPSON.