Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 1identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 145,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 35000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:35000 h

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Comparison of C31C515653, PLQ-50
44 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 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 source600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h35000 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 source100-240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for one2.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source452 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.41 kg
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)

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