Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 46 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer (106 vs 60). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 4 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 2 copies). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:106
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:60
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:2 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:4 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:180000 h
  • Weight
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:6.7 kg
    • TM-U675 dot matrix printer:4.8 kg

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Comparison of LQ-780, TM-U675
61 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10660
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 copies2 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
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 sizeDiffers64 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, FCC A, CE, RoHs
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 million characters
Poweridentical
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)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 requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
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 kg4.8 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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 298 x 195 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V DC ± 10%
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06/0.085 µm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185.4 x 297.2 x 195.6 mm (7.3 x 11.7 x 7.7")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)
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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