Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LQ-50

6specifications compared
4differ
2identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-50 has 355.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (360 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson LQ-50 has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LQ-50 has 0.6 kg more weight than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (3.3 kg vs 2.7 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 286 x 157.5 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LQ-50.

Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- LQ-50:360 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- LQ-50:64 KB
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
- LQ-50:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of C31C518653, LQ-50
41 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	360 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 cpi
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	42	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	64 KB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.08 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.25 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.25 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	57.5 - 76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.06 - 0.085 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	3 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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	31 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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