Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CJ11401A0 vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 15identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 566 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (576 cps vs 10 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 566 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (576 cps vs 10 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 134 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson C11CJ11401A0 (144 cps vs 10 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB on the Epson C11CJ11401A0, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • C11CJ11401A0:10 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
  • Character pitch
    • C11CJ11401A0:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • C11CJ11401A0:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C11CJ11401A0:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CJ11401A0:RS-232, USB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of C11CJ11401A0, PLQ-20M (240v)
63 specifications
Printing8 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers10 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs10 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs10 cps144 cps
Normal print speedDiffers10 cps180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
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), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAPTEC, PCAR864, Roman 8ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one10 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness range0.12 - 0.53 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness range0.065 - 0.19 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one52 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneSerial (RS-232)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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)Differs35000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers455 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers255 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers9.27 kg10.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD)CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles (2 x 12)24 Needles
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
Technical details1 differ
Number of pins2424
Power consumptionDiffers61 Watt, 0.7 Watt (standby)59 Watt
Logistics data1 differ
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)Differs48 pc(s)42 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)
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

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