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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 8.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (10 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (180000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Buffer size
    • 4 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • RS-232
    • Serial, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • 1.5 million characters
    • 10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 180000 h
    • 10000 h
  • Weight
    • 2.5 kg
    • 7.7 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
    • 384 x 280 x 203 mm

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38 specifications
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Epson

C31C515653 dot matrix printer

Model C31C515653

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Epson

PLQ -20DMView product
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character densityKnown for one16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 248 x 138.5 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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