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Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V)

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 0identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 26 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (30 million characters vs 4 million characters). The Epson C31C515806 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: USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V).

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:30 million characters
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4.1 kg

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Comparison of C31C515806, LX-350 SIDM (220V)
38 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 one17.8 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
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 lifeDiffers30 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
WeightDiffers2.3 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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.06 µmUnknown — not stated by the source

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