Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson LX300+ II

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX300+ II has 37 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (337 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LX300+ II has 112 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (337 cps vs 225 cps). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 19 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LX300+ II (75 cps vs 56 cps). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II.

  • Colour
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
    • LX300+ II:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:75 cps
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
  • Character pitch
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:10 cpi
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
  • Page description languages
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
    • LX300+ II:Epson ESC/P2
  • Standard interfaces
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
  • Print head
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:24-pin
    • LX300+ II:9-pin

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, LX300+ II
60 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps56 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12,15 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one3 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Epson ESC/P2
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
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 source3 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V120 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one448 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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