Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 6identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer (136 vs 106). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,063 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer (1550 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 4 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer (10 copies vs 6 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson DFX-9000N, Black, White on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • DFX-9000N:136
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:106
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:6 copies
  • Product colour
    • DFX-9000N:Grey
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:Black, White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:Indonesia
  • Print head
    • DFX-9000N:9-pin
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:24-pin

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, LQ-780N
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers10 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-ACODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, White
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB59 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Parallel, USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h35000 h
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198-264 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs75 W8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W46 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 11 x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg6.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers485 mm325 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm590 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm350 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g8.31 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one700 x 378 x 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletDiffers4 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.03 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.03 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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