Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 7identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 213 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (550 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (6 copies vs 4 copies). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, LX-300+II Colour
69 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps337 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 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 one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers451 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or laterWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one4.59 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 one4.59 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 palletDiffers14 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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