Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 2identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 215 mm more package width than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (365 mm vs 150 mm). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 270 mm more package depth than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (448 mm vs 178 mm). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 133 mm more package height than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (225 mm vs 92 mm). Product colour: White on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Black on the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor. AC input voltage: 200 - 240 V on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 24 V on the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor.

  • Product colour
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:Black
  • AC input voltage
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:200 - 240 V
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:24 V
  • Weight
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:550 g
  • Package width
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:365 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:150 mm
  • Package depth
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:448 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:178 mm
  • Package height
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:92 mm
  • Package weight
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:5.86 kg
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:650 g
  • Pallet height (UK)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:2.08 m
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:178.3 cm

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, M-290
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
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.09 - 0.35 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
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 originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V24 V
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 kg550 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm150 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm178 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm92 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg650 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 data5 differ
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)Differs2.08 m178.3 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)560 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)840 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)120 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210

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