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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-50

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 252 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (612 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 3.9 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (7.2 kg vs 3.3 kg). Products per pallet: 14 pc(s) on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50. Products per pallet (UK): 28 pc(s) on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50.

  • Maximum print speed
    • 612 cps
    • 360 cps
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Weight
    • 7.2 kg
    • 3.3 kg
  • Package width
    • 450 mm
    • 315 mm
  • Package depth
    • 540 mm
    • 315 mm
  • Package height
    • 280 mm
    • 210 mm
  • Package weight
    • 8.91 kg
    • 4.08 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • 3.09 m
    • 2.25 m

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69 specifications
A

Epson

FX-890II dot matrix printer

Model FX-890II

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B

Epson

LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one42
Print speedKnown for oneNLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cps
Character densityKnown for one20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, IBM PPDS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one7500000 characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one54 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one414 mm
DepthKnown for one375 mm
HeightKnown for one177 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg3.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers450 mm315 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm315 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg4.08 kg
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m2.25 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m2.25 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)8 pc(s)

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