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Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 2identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 174,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (180000 h vs 6000 h). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 2.1 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (4.4 kg vs 2.3 kg). Product colour: Black on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, White on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour. Standard interfaces: USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Product colour
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:Black
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:6000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:4.4 kg

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Comparison of C31C515806, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
59 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Character densityKnown for one17.8 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
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 sourceEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h6000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one30 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating 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%
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 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
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
WeightDiffers2.3 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 featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
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, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.06 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
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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