Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 15identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (6 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (25000 h vs 10000 h). Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Country of origin: Vietnam on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, Indonesia on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Vietnam
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Indonesia
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:10000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:10 W
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:1.1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:55 W
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:27 W

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Comparison of FX-890IIN, LX-350
70 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolution240 x 144 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 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-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/sHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
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
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersVietnamIndonesia
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one7 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W27 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers414 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers440 mm360 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm420 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm215 mm
Package weightDiffers9 kg5.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)9 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m2.08 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8

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