Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer vs Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 127 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (487 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer, 360 x 360 DPI on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:106
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:20000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:8.3 W
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:10 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:46 W
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:120 W

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Comparison of LQ-780N, DL7400
56 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106136
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps360 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, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, 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
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)59 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, Serial
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.3 W10 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W120 W
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 kg17 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 one8.31 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 source600 x 350 x 290 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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