Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 52 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (94 vs 42). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 571.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (576 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (64 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- PLQ-20M (240v):94
Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Print head
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:9-pin
- PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
Ribbon life
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:3 million characters
- PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h
- PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- PLQ-20M (240v):59 W

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Comparison of C31C518653, PLQ-20M (240v)
66 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HighSpeed-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
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single 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	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53 dB
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 & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	3 million characters	10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	10000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	460 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of pinsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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