Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 2identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps has 104 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (680 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 157 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps (576 cps vs 419 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 40 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps (144 cps vs 104 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels on the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:680 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:419 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:104 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:Envelopes, Labels
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:Parallel, USB, USB 1.1
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:7.5 million characters
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters

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Comparison of C11CF37202, PLQ-20M (240v)
63 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers680 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs419 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs104 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneRoman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, LabelsEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one99 - 256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one99 - 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one10 - 254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101 - 558 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB, USB 1.1Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers7.5 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers49.5 - 60.5 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers103.5 - 132 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers414 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers167 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.62 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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