Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V)

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (80 vs 42). The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 352.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (357 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 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, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V).

Colour
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):No
Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):80
Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):357 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):128 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:3 million characters
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- LX-350 SIDM (220V):27 W

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Comparison of C31C518653, LX-350 SIDM (220V)
43 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V)View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	80
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	357 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	312 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	78 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll
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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
RAM capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 KB
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Parallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	3 million characters	4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	10000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	27 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	362 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	154 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	4.1 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	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

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