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Epson LQ-300+ - User Manual

Epson LQ-300+
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24-Pin Dot
Matrix Printer
User's Guide
Printed in Indonesia
01.XX-XX
User's Guide
User's Guide
4013338-01
C01-00
24-Pin Dot
Matrix Printer

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • C
    Colleen ColemanSep 23, 2025
    What to do if my Epson LQ-300+ is paused?
    • A
      Alexander MccormickSep 23, 2025
      If your Epson Printer is paused, press the Pause button to resume printing.
  • J
    Joel PinedaAug 23, 2025
    What to do if my Epson LQ-300+ has an unknown error?
    • S
      stevencarpenterAug 23, 2025
      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.
  • R
    Ryan CookAug 25, 2025
    What to do if an error has occurred on my Epson Printer?
    • N
      Nicole Hayes MDAug 25, 2025
      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.
  • C
    Christy TaylorAug 27, 2025
    What to do if paper is jammed in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
    • B
      Brett VaughanAug 27, 2025
      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.
  • M
    Mark MyersAug 27, 2025
    What to do if no paper is loaded in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
    • L
      lharperAug 27, 2025
      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.
  • P
    Patty RobertsSep 17, 2025
    Why has one page of printing spread to two pages on my Epson Printer?
    • R
      Rose JohnsonSep 17, 2025
      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.
  • I
    Ian MarshallSep 14, 2025
    What to do if a single sheet of paper is not fully ejected from my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
    • E
      ebooneSep 14, 2025
      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.
  • A
    Amber BryantSep 15, 2025
    Why is the paper feed crooked on my Epson LQ-300+?
    • J
      Justin ElliottSep 15, 2025
      If the paper feed is crooked on your Epson Printer, the paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper.
  • W
    williamrodriguezSep 6, 2025
    What to do if the paper is not loaded correctly in my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
    • R
      Robin MitchellSep 6, 2025
      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.
  • J
    johnwilsonSep 3, 2025
    Why does printing start too high or too low on the page with my Epson LQ-300+ Printer?
    • R
      Raymond ScottSep 3, 2025
      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.

Summary

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Micro Adjust mode

Explains how to enter and use the Micro Adjust mode.

Getting to Know Your Printer

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Explains the conventions used for warnings, cautions, and notes in the guide.

Important Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for printer operation.

Safety information

Details electrical safety and grounding requirements.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Instructions on how to unpack the printer and its components.

Plugging in the printer

Steps for connecting the printer to a power source.

Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge

Guide on how to install or replace the printer's ribbon cartridge.

Running the Self Test

Procedure for performing the printer's self-test.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Instructions for connecting the printer to a computer.

Installing the Printer Software

Guide to installing the printer driver and utility software.

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Using the Control Panel

Explains how to operate the printer using its control panel buttons.

About Your Printer’s Default Settings

Overview of the printer's default configuration options.

Changing default settings

Steps to modify the printer's default settings via the control panel.

Printing on Continuous Paper

Instructions for loading and printing on continuous paper.

Adjusting the top-of-form position

Guide to setting the starting print position on the page.

Printing on Single Sheets

Instructions for loading and printing on single sheets of paper.

Adjusting the paper-thickness lever

How to set the lever for different paper thicknesses.

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95

Guide to using the printer driver in Windows Me, 98, and 95.

Changing the printer driver settings

Steps to modify various printer driver settings.

Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1

Guide to using the printer driver in Windows 3.1.

Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0

Guide to using the printer driver in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0.

Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5 x

Guide to using the printer driver in Windows NT 3.5x.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Using the Error Indicators

How to diagnose printer problems using control panel lights and beeps.

Problems and Solutions

General troubleshooting advice and common solutions for printer issues.

Power Supply

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

The printer does not print

Steps to resolve issues where the printer fails to print.

The print is faint or uneven

Troubleshooting for faint or uneven print quality.

The print position is not what you expected

Troubleshooting for incorrect print positioning on the page.

Single sheets do not feed properly

Steps to fix issues with single sheet paper feeding.

Continuous paper does not feed properly

Troubleshooting for problems with continuous paper feeding.

Appendix A

Contacting Customer Support

Information on how to get technical assistance from EPSON.

Epson LQ-300+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum print sizeA4 (210 x 297 mm)
I/O ports1x IEEE1284 Bi-directional Parallel 1x Serial
Fonts includedRoman, Sans Serif, Roman T, Sans Serif H
Dimensions (WxDxH)366 x 275 x 159 mm
Media types supportedCut sheet, Rolls
Recommended media weight52 - 82 g/m²
Standard interfacesParallel, Serial
Country of originIndonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)49 dB
ColorYes
Built-in barcodesCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolution360 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 certificatesENERGY STAR
Pallet width1200 mm
Pallet height1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)2113 mm
Quantity per pallet42 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)54 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer4 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)
Package depth447 mm
Package width363 mm
Package height217 mm
Package weight5800 g
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)

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