Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 1identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (64 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 224 mm more width than the Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer (384 mm vs 160 mm). Standard interfaces: Ethernet on the Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). AC input voltage: 24 V on the Epson C31C514767 dot matrix printer, 220 - 240 V on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:64 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:Ethernet
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
  • AC input voltage
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:24 V
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V
  • Width
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:160 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):384 mm
  • Depth
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:248 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):280 mm
  • Height
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:139 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):203 mm
  • Weight
    • C31C514767 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg

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Comparison of C31C514767, PLQ-20M (240v)
59 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (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
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — 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 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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernetParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 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)Differs180000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers24 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers139 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 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
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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
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)
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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