Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LX-300+II EDG

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 4identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 250 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (550 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (55 dB vs 49 dB). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II EDG. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II EDG.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
    • LX-300+II EDG:10,12,15 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • LX-300+II EDG:Roll
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • LX-300+II EDG:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
    • LX-300+II EDG:9-pin
  • Weight
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.2 kg
    • LX-300+II EDG:4.4 kg

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Comparison of LQ-590II, LX-300+II EDG
60 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps300 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12,15 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollRoll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one5000000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one446 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one534 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one281 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.91 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 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 XPUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 x 280 x 160 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 W

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