Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps vs Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 71 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (487 cps vs 416 cps). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 97 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (487 cps vs 390 cps). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 237 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (366 cps vs 129 cps). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.32 mm on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Serial, USB on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:416 cps
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:390 cps
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:129 cps
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:366 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:0.065 - 0.32 mm
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.49 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:53 dB
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:Serial, USB
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:220 - 240 V
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:198-264 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:22 W
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:46 W

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Comparison of LQ-310, LQ-780N
57 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedDiffers416 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs390 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs129 cps366 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Bitmap fontsDiffersCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Sans Serif, Script, Script CCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Character setsDiffersAbicomp, BRASCII, ISO 8859-15, ISO Latin 1, PC437, PC850, PC858, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Roman 8PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.32 mm0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 364 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USBEthernet, Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V198-264 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W46 W
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg6.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.31 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)

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