Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

19specifications compared
12differ
7identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 0.8 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (4.1 kg vs 3.3 kg). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 45 mm more package width than the Epson LQ-50 (360 mm vs 315 mm). Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 45 pc(s) on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Products per pallet (UK): 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 54 pc(s) on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

Buffer size
- LQ-50:64 KB
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:128 KB
Weight
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4.1 kg
Package width
- LQ-50:315 mm
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:360 mm
Package depth
- LQ-50:315 mm
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:420 mm
Package height
- LQ-50:210 mm
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:215 mm
Package weight
- LQ-50:4.08 kg
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:5.2 kg
Pallet gross height
- LQ-50:2.25 m
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:2.08 m
Pallet height (UK)
- LQ-50:2.25 m
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:2.08 m

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Comparison of LQ-50, LX-350
56 specifications	A Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product	B Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer Model LX-350 View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 copies
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s
Maximum print speedKnown for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	300 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one	20 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Roll
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53 dB
RAM capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 KB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	348 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	154 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	4.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	315 mm	360 mm
Package depthDiffers	315 mm	420 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	215 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.08 kg	5.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Driver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.25 m	2.08 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.25 m	2.08 m
Products per palletDiffers	60 pc(s)	45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	80 pc(s)	54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	6 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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