Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs NEC MultiImpact 700XEN

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 170 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN (300 cps vs 130 cps). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 48 KB more buffer size than the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN (64 KB vs 16 KB). The NEC MultiImpact 700XEN has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (60 dB vs 54 dB). Only the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, RJ-45, USB 2.0 on the NEC MultiImpact 700XEN.

Colour
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
- MultiImpact 700XEN:Yes
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- MultiImpact 700XEN:130 cps
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- MultiImpact 700XEN:16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- MultiImpact 700XEN:60 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- MultiImpact 700XEN:RJ-45, USB 2.0
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- MultiImpact 700XEN:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
- MultiImpact 700XEN:100 V
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- MultiImpact 700XEN:23 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, MultiImpact 700XEN
29 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B NEC MultiImpact 700XEN View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 160 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	130 cps
Bitmap fontsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OCR-B
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	60 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	RJ-45, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Power1 differ
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	23 kg
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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