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Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 2,999,998.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (3000000 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 174,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (180000 h vs 6000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, 366 x 275 x 159 mm on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
    • LX-300+II Colour:3000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LX-300+II Colour:6000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • LX-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
    • LX-300+II Colour:366 x 275 x 159 mm

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Comparison of C31C515653, LX-300+II Colour
54 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h6000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source159 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 248 x 138.5 mm366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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