Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

4specifications compared
3differ
1identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-50 has 220 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (360 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson LQ-50 has 0.6 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (3.3 kg vs 2.7 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LQ-50, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Maximum print speed
- LQ-50:360 cps
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Weight
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- LQ-50:275 x 240 x 153 mm
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of LQ-50, TM-U230S
35 specifications	A Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers	360 cps	140 cps
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
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	315 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	315 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 240 x 153 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.25 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	2.25 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	60 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	80 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 W

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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