Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 1identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-20D (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-20D has 5.2 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (7.7 kg vs 2.5 kg). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-20D:10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • PLQ-20D:7.7 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, PLQ-20D
47 specifications
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PLQ-20D

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Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Envelopes
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232RS-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 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
Ribbon lifeKnown for one1.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 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 sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 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 source270 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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)

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