Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-350 has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (80 vs 50). The Epson LQ-350 has 47 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (347 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-350 has 35 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (260 cps vs 225 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-350, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-350:80
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- LQ-350:347 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-350:260 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-350:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-350:53 dB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- LQ-350:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Print head
- LQ-350:24-pin
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
AC input voltage
- LQ-350:200 - 240 V
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of LQ-350, LX-50
54 specifications	A Epson LQ-350 Model LQ-350 View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing3 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	80	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	347 cps	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	260 cps	225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	86 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	4 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Labels, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	2.5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	200 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	348 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	154 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	425 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.11 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.13 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.13 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	45 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	54 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	5 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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