Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

5specifications compared
5differ
0identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 8 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (50 vs 42). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 160 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (300 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 0.6 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (3.3 kg vs 2.7 kg). Only the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Colour
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of LX-50, TM-U230S
26 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	140 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	225 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	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	Push tractor	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	54 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, 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
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 240 x 153 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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