Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

9specifications compared
6differ
3identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (80 vs 50). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (54 dB vs 53 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Buffer size
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Weight
- LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4.1 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg

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Comparison of LX-350, LX-50
58 specifications	A Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer Model LX-350 View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 144 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	80	50
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	4 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
RAM capacityKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	4 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	4 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	27 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8	Windows 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 one	348 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	154 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	420 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	215 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	9 Needles	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one	27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.08 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.08 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	45 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	54 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	5 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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