I am getting the following error message: Could not start printer. Please check your printer configuration.

i seem to be able to print on my epson xp-310 from other sources. i am unable to print from Libre Office. I am using Windows 10 an running Libre 5.3 i may also be in safe mode, thank you!

Try this guide:
https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/help/4015401/windows-10-fix-printer-problems
If it doesn’t work, try to update Libreoffice.