Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 145,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 35000 h). The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 5.5 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (7.8 kg vs 2.3 kg). Product colour: Black on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, White on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer.

  • Product colour
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:Black
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:White
  • Buffer size
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:7.8 kg

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Comparison of C31C515806, PLQ-50CSK
52 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 source540 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
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 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, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
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 one17.8 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBParallel, RS-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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h35000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one30 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 (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
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
WeightDiffers2.3 kg7.8 kg
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 source455 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.27 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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.06 µmUnknown — 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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