Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 2identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (64 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson C31C514767 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 C31C514767 dot matrix printer (7.7 kg vs 2.5 kg). Standard interfaces: Ethernet on the Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM. AC input voltage: 24 V on the Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer, 220 - 240 V on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:64 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:Ethernet
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h
  • AC input voltage
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:24 V
    • PLQ -20DM:220 - 240 V
  • Weight
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg

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Comparison of C31C514767, PLQ -20DM
42 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernetSerial, 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
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers24 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg7.7 kg
WidthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one248 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one139 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source

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