Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson LQ-50

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-50 has 60 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 1.1 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (4.4 kg vs 3.3 kg). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 50 mm more package width than the Epson LQ-50 (365 mm vs 315 mm). Pallet gross height: 100 cm on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 2.25 m on the Epson LQ-50. Products per pallet: 36 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50.

Maximum print speed
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
- LQ-50:360 cps
Weight
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
Package width
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:365 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package depth
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:448 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package height
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 mm
- LQ-50:210 mm
Package weight
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:5.86 kg
- LQ-50:4.08 kg
Pallet gross height
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:100 cm
- LQ-50:2.25 m
Pallet gross width
- Epson LQ-300+II Colour:120 cm
- LQ-50:80 cm

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, LQ-50
58 specifications	A Epson Epson LQ-300+II Colour View product	B Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	225 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	75 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	3 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	49 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	200 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	2 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	200 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	366 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	159 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	365 mm	315 mm
Package depthDiffers	448 mm	315 mm
Package heightDiffers	225 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.86 kg	4.08 kg
Other featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for one	Sheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24 Needles	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one	20 Watt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.25 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers	120 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.08 m	2.25 m
Products per palletDiffers	36 pc(s)	60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	54 pc(s)	80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	4 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	6 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm

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