Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) 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-20M (240v) (180000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, PLQ-20M (240v)
58 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 sizeDiffers4 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
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-232Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters10 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
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 sourceYes
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 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — 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)

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