Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (80 vs 50). The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 37 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (337 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 45 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (270 cps vs 225 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 366 x 275 x 159 mm on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

  • Colour
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
  • Weight
    • LX-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LX-300+II Colour:366 x 275 x 159 mm
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, LX-50
54 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8050
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Features1 differ
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one23 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage 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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.4 kg3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one448 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm275 x 240 x 153 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one23 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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