Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 26identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum print speed
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:75 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
  • Character pitch
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:10 cpi
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Page description languages
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
    • LX-300+II Colour:ESC P
  • Print head
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:24-pin
    • LX-300+II Colour:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:200 million characters
    • LX-300+II Colour:400 million characters

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, LX-300+II Colour
62 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps67 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies4 copies
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sHighSpeed-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
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390ESC P
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 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
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles9 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
Technical details2 differ
Number of pinsDiffers249
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionDiffers20 Watt23 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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