Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-300+II EDG

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  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 312 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (612 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (55 dB vs 49 dB). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II EDG. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II EDG.

  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:10 cpi
    • LX-300+II EDG:10,12,15 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LX-300+II EDG:Roll
  • Buffer size
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LX-300+II EDG:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:198-264 V
    • LX-300+II EDG:100 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:54 W
    • LX-300+II EDG:23 W

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Comparison of FX-890II, LX-300+II EDG
69 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12,15 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneNLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesRoll
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, IBM PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one7500000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W23 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one414 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one540 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.91 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 x 280 x 160 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one3.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one3.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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