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Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V)

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 0identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 2.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (4 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (180000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V).

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4.1 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, LX-350 SIDM (220V)
36 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source357 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source312 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
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 head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 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
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source154 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg4.1 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source

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