Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

5specifications compared
3differ
2identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 5.2 kg more weight than the Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer (7.7 kg vs 2.5 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C514667 dot matrix printer:180000 h
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h
Weight
- C31C514667 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C514667 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of C31C514667, PLQ -20DM
39 specifications	A Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer Model C31C514667 View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More dot matrix printer comparisons

All dot matrix printer comparisons