Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson LX300+ II

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 150 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (487 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 150 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX300+ II (487 cps vs 337 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1 on the Epson LX300+ II. AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 120 V on the Epson LX300+ II.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:106
    • LX300+ II:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:366 cps
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
  • Print head
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • LX300+ II:9-pin
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • LX300+ II:6000 h

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Comparison of LQ-780, LX300+ II
59 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs487 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs366 cps56 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12,15 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB49 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V120 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one46 WUnknown — 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 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 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one590 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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