Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CJ11401A0 vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 8identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 60 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (240 x 360 DPI vs 180 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 470 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (480 cps vs 10 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 422 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (432 cps vs 10 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • C11CJ11401A0:180 x 360 DPI
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • C11CJ11401A0:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CJ11401A0:RS-232, USB
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Optional connectivity
    • C11CJ11401A0:Serial (RS-232)
    • PLQ -20DM:Ethernet, Wireless LAN
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C11CJ11401A0:35000 h
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h

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Comparison of C11CJ11401A0, PLQ -20DM
61 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers10 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs10 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs10 cps144 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one10 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one10 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAPTEC, PCAR864, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 480 cpi: 10 chars/s, Draft: 360 cpi: 10 chars/s, LQ: 120 cpi: 10 chars/s, Ultra Speed-Draft: 540 cpi: 10 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one52 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USBSerial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityDiffersSerial (RS-232)Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.7 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W60 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 38 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD)Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one61 Watt, 0.7 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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