Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

5specifications compared
4differ
1identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 1.9 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (4.4 kg vs 2.5 kg). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II EDG. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, 370 x 280 x 160 mm on the Epson LX-300+II EDG.

Buffer size
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
- LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
- LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Weight
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- LX-300+II EDG:4.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- LX-300+II EDG:370 x 280 x 160 mm

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Comparison of C31C515653, LX-300+II EDG
24 specifications	A Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer Model C31C515653 View product	B Epson LX-300+II EDG View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12,15 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Roll
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49 dB
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	1.5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	180000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	4.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	370 x 280 x 160 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix

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