Epson LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer

The Epson LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer is a compact, efficient, and highly dependable 24-pin impact printer designed for businesses that require continuous, multi-copy, or multipart document printing. With its high ribbon life, energy-saving design, and robust performance, the LQ-350 is an ideal solution for sectors like logistics, finance, healthcare, retail, and more.

If your business relies on printing invoices, receipts, reports, or shipping labels, and needs something more rugged than a typical inkjet or laser printer, the Epson LQ-350 is engineered to deliver consistent results with minimal downtime.

⚙️ Engineered for Reliability and Productivity

The Epson LQ-350 is built to work in demanding business environments where reliability is critical. Its 24-pin print head and 80-column output make it perfect for detailed, character-based print jobs such as ledgers, reports, and multi-part forms.

With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 10,000 power-on hours, this printer can operate reliably for years, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing disruptions to your workflow. Its robust build quality ensures it performs even in high-use environments like warehouses and front desks.

🖨️ Print Performance and Speed

This dot matrix printer doesn’t just last—it performs. The LQ-350 prints at speeds of up to 347 characters per second (cps) in high-speed draft mode, helping users process high volumes of paperwork quickly.

Print speeds by mode:

• High-Speed Draft: Up to 347 cps at 10 cpi

• Draft Mode: Up to 260 cps at 10 cpi

• Letter Quality (LQ): Up to 86 cps at 10 cpi

Its 24-pin head allows for clear, readable prints across up to four-part stationery (original + 3 copies)—ideal for business forms and receipts.

💰 Cost-Efficient Printing with Long-Lasting Ribbons

The Epson LQ-350 is designed with total cost of ownership in mind. It uses a durable ribbon cartridge capable of printing up to 2.5 million characters, drastically reducing the frequency of replacements. This long ribbon life, paired with its low power consumption, makes it an economical choice for businesses.

Power usage:

• Operating: Approx. 22 W

• Standby: Approx. 1.1 W

It’s also ENERGY STAR® certified, helping organizations meet energy-saving goals and reduce overall utility costs.

🧩 Compact Design for Any Workspace

With its small footprint and front-facing paper feed, the LQ-350 is designed to save space, making it ideal for counters, desks, and workstations where space is limited.

Dimensions: 348 mm (W) x 275 mm (D) x 154 mm (H)
Weight: Approx. 4.1 kg

Its clean, compact design means it integrates easily into any office or industrial environment—whether it’s behind the scenes in accounting or front-and-center in logistics.

🔌 Versatile Connectivity Options

The LQ-350 supports multiple interfaces right out of the box, making it compatible with both modern and legacy systems.

Included interfaces:

• USB 2.0

• Parallel port

• Serial RS-232 port

This allows the printer to be used with older legacy systems still in operation in banks, hospitals, or manufacturing companies—while also ensuring smooth integration into newer computer setups.

📝 Perfect for Business Documents, Forms & Invoices

Where modern inkjets or laser printers fall short—like handling multi-copy forms or carbon paper—the Epson LQ-350 excels. Its dot matrix impact mechanism is ideal for businesses that:

• Need reliable multipart form printing

• Require durable output on continuous or carbonless paper

• Operate in dusty or high-use environments

Typical uses include:

• Accounting and billing departments

• Shipping and warehouse logistics

• Banking and finance institutions

• Service counters and government offices

🔁 Supported Media and Paper Handling

The LQ-350 supports both single-sheet and continuous paper feeding, ensuring flexibility in paper formats.

Paper handling:

• Continuous paper: Widths from 101.6 mm to 254 mm

• Single sheet (cut-sheet): A4, letter, and custom sizes

• Multi-part paper support: 1 original + 3 copies

• Envelopes and labels: Supported

The front-loading paper path helps users feed media smoothly, and ensures optimal print alignment even for multiple layers.

🛡️ Epson Reliability with Warranty

As with all Epson business-class printers, the LQ-350 comes with standard manufacturer warranty coverage, and its durability has been proven across countless industries.

When maintained properly, this printer delivers years of uninterrupted service, minimizing the need for replacement and reducing environmental waste.

📦 What’s in the Box?

• Epson LQ-350 dot matrix printer

• Ribbon cartridge (initial)

• Power cable

• Setup guide and user manual

• USB/Parallel/Serial interface support

📊 Epson LQ-350 Key Specifications

⭐ Why Choose the Epson LQ-350?

The Epson LQ-350 is a time-tested workhorse that’s trusted across industries for accurate, cost-effective, and durable printing. Whether you’re generating invoices, multi-part delivery slips, or logging transaction reports, the LQ-350 is optimized for high reliability and low maintenance.

Perfect for:

• Enterprises running legacy systems

• Businesses that need multi-part forms

• Retailers needing receipt or invoice printers

• Offices requiring continuous or carbon paper printing

In short: if you’re looking for a reliable dot matrix printer that’s compact, economical, and ready for business, the Epson LQ-350 delivers outstanding value.