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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 8identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 150 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (487 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 217 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (487 cps vs 270 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 80
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 487 cps
    • 270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 366 cps
    • 67 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Envelopes, Roll

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68 specifications
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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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LX-300+II ColourView product
Printing8 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs487 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs366 cps67 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB49 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers325 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers8.28 kg5.86 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9
Power consumptionKnown for one23 Watt

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