Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 86 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (136 vs 50). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,325 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (1550 cps vs 225 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 700 x 378 x 363 mm on the Epson DFX-9000N, 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- DFX-9000N:136
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed (draft)
- DFX-9000N:1550 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
Buffer size
- DFX-9000N:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- DFX-9000N:58 dB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
Weight
- DFX-9000N:34 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- DFX-9000N:700 x 378 x 363 mm
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, LX-50
53 specifications	A Epson DFX-9000N Model DFX-9000N View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing3 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 144 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	50
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	1550 cps	225 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	1320 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	10 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	58 dB	54 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	400000 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	75 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	185 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	700 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	378 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	363 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	34 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	485 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	840 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	505 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	37.6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	700 x 378 x 363 mm	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V, 50-60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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