Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 308 mm more package width than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (365 mm vs 57 mm). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 351 mm more package depth than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (448 mm vs 97 mm). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 211 mm more package height than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (225 mm vs 14 mm). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, China on the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON. Weight: 4.4 kg on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 100 g on the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON.

  • Country of origin
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Indonesia
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:China
  • Weight
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:100 g
  • Package width
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:365 mm
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:57 mm
  • Package depth
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:448 mm
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:97 mm
  • Package height
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 mm
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:14 mm
  • Package weight
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:5.86 kg
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:100 g
  • Pallet gross height
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:100 cm
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:165 cm
  • Pallet gross width
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:120 cm
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:80 cm

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON
56 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one49 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers4.4 kg100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers365 mm57 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm97 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm14 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg100 g
Other featuresidentical
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
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — 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
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 data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm165 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m165 cm
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)4000 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)4000 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)800 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)800 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm

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