Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 79 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (416 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 120 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (390 cps vs 270 cps). The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 62 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (129 cps vs 67 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:416 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:390 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:129 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:10,12,15 cpi
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:53 dB
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • LX-300+II Colour:ESC P

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Comparison of LQ-310, LX-300+II Colour
60 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedDiffers416 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs390 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs129 cps67 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneAbicomp, BRASCII, ISO 8859-15, ISO Latin 1, PC437, PC850, PC858, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
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
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W23 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm366 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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