Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer has 50 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (537 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). The Fujitsu DL3850+ 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, 360 x 360 DPI on the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer. Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 35 °C on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 5 - 38 °C on the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:537 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:49 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:20000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:8.3 W
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:128 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:46 W
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:70 W

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Comparison of LQ-780, DL3850+
57 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps537 cps
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 copies5 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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB49 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000 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 W128 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W70 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%30 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
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 kg9 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 technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 x 330 x 120 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
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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