Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson PLQ -20DM

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 52 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (94 vs 42). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 475.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (480 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Optional connectivity: Ethernet, USB 2.0 on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Ethernet, Wireless LAN on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- PLQ -20DM:94
Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- PLQ -20DM:128 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivity
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Ethernet, USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Print head
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:9-pin
- PLQ -20DM:24-pin
Ribbon life
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:3 million characters
- PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h

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Comparison of C31C518653, PLQ -20DM
43 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	57.5 - 76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.06 - 0.085 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityDiffers	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	3 million characters	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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