Here are the Two Fastest Dot Matrix Printers According to Speed Tests
Based on the following tests:
- Characters per second printed at 10 cpi
- Throughput or pages per hour
- Lines per minute printing 20 characters per line
- Lines per minute printing 40 characters per line
- Lines per minute printing 80 characters per line
- Lines per minute printing 100 characters per line
The two fastest dot matrix printers are the Compuprint 9300 and the Epson DFX 9000. Here are the details…
Compuprint 9300 Prints 195 More Pages Per Hour than The Epson DFX 9000
COMPUPRINT 9300 WINS AS FASTEST DOT MATRIX PRINTER FOR LONGER PRINT JOBS. FASTEST IN 4 OUT OF 5 KEY MEASUREMENTS:
| COMPARE DOT MATRIX PRINTERS |  Compuprint 9300 |
 Epson DFX 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput (pages/hour) | 860 pph | 665 pph |
| Lines Per Minute | 20 Char/Line – 780 lpm 40 Char/Line – 600 lpm 80 Char/Line – 440 lpm 100 Char/Line – 390 lpm |
20 Char/Line – 565 lpm 40 Char/Line – 525 lpm 80 Char/Line – 430 lpm 100 Char/Line – 390 lpm |
Epson DFX 9000 Wins as Fastest Dot Matrix Printer in Short Bursts
SPRINTER. FAST IN SHORT BURSTS. If you need pure speed but you aren’t concerned about printing large reports or multi-part forms throughout the day, Epson DFX 9000 wins at 1550 characters per second. Compared to the Compuprint 9300 which prints up to 1300 characters per second.
The DFX 9000 has the quickest burst speed of any dot matrix printer on the market. But when running tests for a reliable printer that prints the bulk of multi-part forms, labels and other common print jobs the Compuprint 9300 smoked the Epson (see the results of the 5 speed tests listed above).
Testing Your Applications on Different Printers for Speed & Reliability Before You Buy
Different print jobs perform better on different machines. If you have large print applications, it’s wise to test how well different printers handle your specific application. That’s the only way to truly find the fastest dot matrix printer for you.
It’s a pain in the neck installing a new, top-of-the-line machine only to find out the printer fumbles your most important print jobs. Having professionals run tests for you on different machines ensures that you’ve made the best choice for your situation.
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