Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson PLQ -20DM

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (136 vs 94). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,118 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (1550 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 3 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (58 dB vs 55 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson DFX-9000N, A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum resolution
- DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
- PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)
- DFX-9000N:136
- PLQ -20DM:94
Maximum print speed (draft)
- DFX-9000N:1550 cps
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
Maximum print size
- DFX-9000N:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
- PLQ -20DM:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Sound pressure level (printing)
- DFX-9000N:58 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
Country of origin
- DFX-9000N:Japan
- PLQ -20DM:Indonesia
Optional connectivity
- DFX-9000N:USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Print head
- DFX-9000N:9-pin
- PLQ -20DM:24-pin

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, PLQ -20DM
63 specifications	A Epson DFX-9000N Model DFX-9000N View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing4 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	240 x 144 DPI	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	94
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	1550 cps	432 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	1320 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	10 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 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
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	58 dB	55 dB
Country of originDiffers	Japan	Indonesia
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Optional connectivityDiffers	USB 2.0	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers	400000 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	75 W	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	185 W	60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	700 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	378 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	363 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	34 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	485 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	840 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	505 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	37.6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	700 x 378 x 363 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V, 50-60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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