⁦Compare Xprinter Thermal Printer Xprinter Q80B vs Thermal Printer Xprinter XP-Q838L⁩

A full comparison of Xprinter printers on price, سرعة الطباعة, Input Buffer, Dimensions, Weight, and technical specs.

Specifications

Specification ⁦Thermal Printer Xprinter Q80B⁩ ⁦Thermal Printer Xprinter XP-Q838L⁩
Price $35.00 $45.00
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة Direct Thermal Direct Thermal
Media Handling
Media Width ⁦79.5±0.5 mm⁩ ⁦79.5±0.5 mm⁩
Maximum Paper Roll Diameter ⁦80 mm⁩
Paper Type Thermal Receipt Paper Thermal Receipt Paper
Print Width ⁦72 mm⁩ ⁦72 mm⁩
Printer Emulation ESC/POS ESC/POS
سرعة الطباعة ⁦230 mm/s⁩ ⁦230/260/300 mm/s⁩
Input Buffer ⁦96 KB⁩ ⁦128 KB⁩
Printing
Column Capacity ⁦576 or 512 dots/line⁩ ⁦576 or 512 dots/line⁩
Line Spacing ⁦3.75 mm⁩ ⁦3.75 mm⁩
Adjustable Line Spacing Yes Yes
Column Number ⁦Font A: 42/48, Font B: 56/64, Chinese: 21/24⁩ ⁦Font A: 42/48, Font B: 56/64, Chinese: 21/24⁩
Memory
NV Flash Memory ⁦256 KB⁩ ⁦256 KB⁩
Fonts
Font A Size ⁦1.5 × 3.0 mm (12 × 24 dots)⁩ ⁦1.5 × 3.0 mm (12 × 24 dots)⁩
Font B Size ⁦1.1 × 2.1 mm (9 × 17 dots)⁩ ⁦1.1 × 2.1 mm (9 × 17 dots)⁩
Chinese Font Size ⁦3.0 × 3.0 mm (24 × 24 dots)⁩ ⁦3.0 × 3.0 mm (24 × 24 dots)⁩
Character Set ⁦PC437, Katakana, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, West Europe, Greek, Hebrew, East Europe, Iran, WPC1252, PC866, PC852, PC858, IranII, Latvian, Arabic, PT151 (1251)⁩ ⁦PC437, Katakana, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, West Europe, Greek, Hebrew, East Europe, Iran, WPC1252, PC866, PC852, PC858, IranII, Latvian, Arabic, PT151 (1251)⁩
Barcode Support
Supported 1D Barcodes ⁦UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN13, EAN8, CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE93, CODE128⁩ ⁦UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN13, EAN8, CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE93, CODE128⁩
Supported 2D Barcodes ⁦QR Code, PDF417⁩ ⁦QR Code, PDF417⁩
Power
Power Adapter Input ⁦AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz⁩ ⁦AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz⁩
Power Adapter Output ⁦DC 24V / 2.5A⁩ ⁦DC 24V / 2.5A⁩
Printer Input ⁦DC 24V / 2.5A⁩ ⁦DC 24V / 2.5A⁩
Cash Drawer Output ⁦DC 24V / 1A⁩ ⁦DC 24V / 1A⁩
Physical
Dimensions ⁦180x145x130 mm⁩ ⁦193.76 × 144.23 × 133 mm⁩
Weight ⁦0.8 kg⁩ ⁦1 kg⁩
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦0–45 °C⁩ ⁦0–45 °C⁩
Operating Humidity 10–80 % 10–80 %
Storage Temperature ⁦-10–60 °C⁩ ⁦-10–60 °C⁩
Storage Humidity 10–90 % 10–90 %
Reliability
Auto Cutter Partial Cut Partial Cut
Cutter Life ⁦1500000 cuts⁩ ⁦1500000 cuts⁩
Printhead Life ⁦150 km⁩ ⁦150 km⁩
Connectivity
Supported OS Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Interface USB USB
Certifications
Certifications CCC, CB, CE, FCC, RoHS CCC, CB, CE, FCC, RoHS
Features
Error Alarm Support Yes

Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?

Choose Xprinter Q80B if you need:

  • A lighter printer at 0.8 kg instead of 1.0 kg, making it easier to move or reposition.
  • Error-alert support, which is listed as supported on the Q80B and not supported on the XP-Q838L.
  • A fixed 230 mm/s print speed with USB and support for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.

Choose Xprinter XP-Q838L if you need:

  • Higher print speed reaching 300 mm/s, compared with 230 mm/s on the Q80B.
  • A larger 128 KB input buffer instead of 96 KB.
  • A stated maximum paper-roll diameter of 80 mm.

Decision: The XP-Q838L is the best overall because of its substantially higher maximum speed and larger input memory. The Q80B is more suitable when lower weight or error alerts matter more.

What Is the Difference Between Xprinter Q80B and Xprinter XP-Q838L?

Thermal Printer Xprinter Q80B - 80mm and Thermal Printer Xprinter XP-Q838L - 80mm are both direct-thermal receipt printers using 79.5±0.5 mm media with a 72 mm print width. They also share USB connectivity, Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android support, ESC/POS emulation, a 150 km printhead life, and a partial cutter rated for 1,500,000 cuts.

The main difference is performance. The XP-Q838L lists 230, 260, and 300 mm/s speed settings, while the Q80B is rated at 230 mm/s. The XP-Q838L also has 128 KB of input memory versus 96 KB, and its data specifies support for paper rolls up to 80 mm in diameter. By contrast, the Q80B is lighter at 0.8 kg versus 1.0 kg and supports error alerts, while that feature is listed as unsupported on the XP-Q838L.

The Q80B suits users who prioritize easier handling and error notifications. The XP-Q838L better serves users who need higher throughput and a larger input buffer, which gives it the overall advantage here.

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