Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

8specifications compared
7differ
1identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 8 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (50 vs 42). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps 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-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps 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, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Colour
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of C31C518653, LX-50
31 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 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
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	Push tractor
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	54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Parallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
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
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	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.3 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	275 x 240 x 153 mm
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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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