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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 12identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 250 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (550 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (6 copies vs 3 copies). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 550 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 3 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Black
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0

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Epson LQ-300+II ColourView product
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Epson

LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps

Model LQ-590IIN

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Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps550 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies6 copies
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h25000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one20 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm437 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm40 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm340 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg9.28 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Needles24 Needles24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 Watt
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm7.43 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m7.43 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm

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