Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LX-300+II EDG

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (80 vs 42). The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 295.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (300 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (64 KB vs 4 KB). Only the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II EDG.

Colour
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
- LX-300+II EDG:No
Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- LX-300+II EDG:80
Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- LX-300+II EDG:23 W
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- LX-300+II EDG:4.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
- LX-300+II EDG:370 x 280 x 160 mm

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Comparison of C31C518653, LX-300+II EDG
30 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson LX-300+II EDG View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	80
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	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
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
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
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	64 KB
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	23 W
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	4.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	370 x 280 x 160 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
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

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