Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CJ11401A0 vs Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 8identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 477 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (487 cps vs 10 cps). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 477 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (487 cps vs 10 cps). Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer. Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • C11CJ11401A0:180 x 360 DPI
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • C11CJ11401A0:94
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:366 cps
  • Number of characters
    • C11CJ11401A0:14
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:15
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • C11CJ11401A0:0.12 - 0.53 mm
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.49 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • C11CJ11401A0:0.065 - 0.19 mm
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.15 mm

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Comparison of C11CJ11401A0, LQ-780
61 specifications
Printing9 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94106
Maximum print speedDiffers10 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs10 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs10 cps366 cps
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Bitmap fontsDiffersCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAPTEC, PCAR864, Roman 8PC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersDiffers1415
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one10 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one10 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 480 cpi: 10 chars/s, Draft: 360 cpi: 10 chars/s, LQ: 120 cpi: 10 chars/s, Ultra Speed-Draft: 540 cpi: 10 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.53 mm0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.19 mm0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one52 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneSerial (RS-232)Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)35000 h35000 h
Power3 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.7 W8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W46 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 38 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg6.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm325 mm
Package depthDiffers455 mm590 mm
Package heightDiffers255 mm350 mm
Package weightDiffers9.27 kg8.28 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles (2 x 12)24
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one61 Watt, 0.7 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source

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