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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 20 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (30 million characters vs 10 million characters). The Epson C31C515806 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: USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Buffer size
    • 4 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • USB
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • 30 million characters
    • 10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 180000 h
    • 10000 h
  • Weight
    • 2.3 kg
    • 7.7 kg

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C31C515806 dot matrix printer

Model C31C515806

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printingidentical
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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 one17.8 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers30 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers2.3 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.06 µm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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