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Epson LQ-50 vs Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 190 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (550 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 3.9 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (7.2 kg vs 3.3 kg). Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 14 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps. Products per pallet (UK): 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 28 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-50:360 cps
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-50:64 KB
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
  • Weight
    • LQ-50:3.3 kg
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.2 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:446 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:534 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-50:210 mm
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:281 mm
  • Package weight
    • LQ-50:4.08 kg
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:8.91 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • LQ-50:2.25 m
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.43 m

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Comparison of LQ-50, LQ-590II
58 specifications
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LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps550 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one20 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25000 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source437 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source375 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source177 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers315 mm446 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm534 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm281 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg8.91 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m7.43 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m7.43 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers60 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs80 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs8 pc(s)4 pc(s)

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