Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs NEC MultiImpact 700XEN

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 1identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 207 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN (337 cps vs 130 cps). The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 48 KB more buffer size than the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN (64 KB vs 16 KB). The NEC MultiImpact 700XEN has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (60 dB vs 49 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 160 x 160 DPI on the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, RJ-45, USB 2.0 on the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:160 x 160 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:130 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:16 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:60 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:RJ-45, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-300+II Colour:9-pin
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:24-pin
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-300+II Colour:23 W
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:130 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LX-300+II Colour:5 - 35 °C
    • MultiImpact 700XEN:5 - 38 °C

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, MultiImpact 700XEN
56 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI160 x 160 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps130 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one270 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOCR-B
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB60 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RJ-45, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W130 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%0 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm600 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm320 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm297 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg23 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 featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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