Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 7identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (6 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 64 KB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:106
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Black, White
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Black
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-780, LX-350
71 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, RomanUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.3 W1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W27 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg4.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers325 mm360 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm420 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm215 mm
Package weightDiffers8.28 kg5.2 kg
Other features1 differ
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)

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