Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II EDG vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (80 vs 42). The Epson LX-300+II EDG has 160 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (300 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 15 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (38 W vs 23 W). Only the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 370 x 280 x 160 mm on the Epson LX-300+II EDG, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Colour
- LX-300+II EDG:No
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-300+II EDG:80
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Power consumption (typical)
- LX-300+II EDG:23 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- LX-300+II EDG:4.4 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- LX-300+II EDG:370 x 280 x 160 mm
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of LX-300+II EDG, TM-U230P
26 specifications	A Epson LX-300+II EDG View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	80	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	140 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12,15 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	49 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	23 W	38 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	2.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	370 x 280 x 160 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm

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