Refurbished Epson LX-300+ Mono DOT Matrix Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: C294001
• Model: LX-300+
• Type: 9-Pin Narrow-Carriage Impact Dot Matrix Printer
• Standard Functions: High-Speed Multipart Form Printing, Industrial Data Logging, Continuous Tractor-Feed Management, Compact Document Processing
• Optional Functions: Color Printing Upgrade (Requires Optional Color Ribbon Kit)
• What's Included in the Box: Epson LX-300+ Printer, Removable Push Tractor Assembly, Standard Fabric Black Ribbon Cartridge, Platen Knob, Paper Guide Tray, and User Installation Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Continuous pin-feed tractor paper tracking stock, and a compatible USB, parallel interface cord, or serial setup adapter.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson LX-300+. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ribbon Cartridges: Premium Replacement Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Epson S015019 / #8750)
• Color Kit Upgrades: Optional User-Installable Color Upgrade Kit (Epson C832081) with Multi-Color Ribbon (Epson S015073)
• Tractor Upgrades: Optional Pull Tractor Unit for specialized bottom or rear paper path configurations
• Paper Feed Attachments: Single-bin automated Cut Sheet Feeder options for stacking standard office forms

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the LX-300+ build from the older baseline LX-300 model?
  The LX-300+ brings significant modern interface upgrades and enhanced processing mechanics. It includes a native USB Type-B port right on the panel alongside parallel and serial connections, expands multipart capability to handle up to a 5-part form array (the base version maxes out at a 3-part form), and provides faster printing speeds up to 337 cps.
• Can I run single office sheets or invoices without unthreading my continuous forms?
  Yes. This device features a built-in paper parking configuration. Toggling the physical paper release lever backs your continuous forms behind the platen area safely, letting you slide single sheets, forms, or custom corporate envelopes over the friction rollers without removing your tractor paper from the pins.
• Does this printer support a color upgrade?
  Yes. The LX-300+ mainframe is engineered with a modular color drive assembly slot. By purchasing and installing the optional user-installable color motor kit and a four-color fabric ribbon, you can expand the unit to output basic character text highlights and simple graphs in 7 distinct color tones.
• How do I change baseline parameters like line spacing, emulation, or character maps?
  Hardware baselines can be managed programmatically using the control panel buttons during configuration mode, or via physical onboard DIP switch panels hidden under the front covers. These switch paths let you toggle between Epson ESC/P mode and IBM PPDS emulation mode, alter default line feeds, adjust international character sets, or swap page lengths between 11 inches and 12 inches.