Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps (94 vs 80). The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 132 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (612 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 31 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (463 cps vs 432 cps). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Cut sheet thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps, 0.065 - 0.19 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:612 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:463 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:115 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:10 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Cut sheet thickness range
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ -20DM:0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Page description languages
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:ESC P, PPDS
    • PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0

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Comparison of C11CF37201, PLQ -20DM
46 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs115 cps144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers7.5 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers120 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.17 kg7.7 kg
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source

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