Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 6identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson DFX-9000N has 974 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (1550 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,140 cps more normal print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (1320 cps vs 180 cps). Country of origin: Japan on the Epson DFX-9000N, Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Package weight: 37.6 g on the Epson DFX-9000N, 10.2 kg on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • DFX-9000N:136
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • DFX-9000N:1320 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
  • Buffer size
    • DFX-9000N:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
  • Print head
    • DFX-9000N:9-pin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, PLQ-20M (240v)
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedDiffers1320 cps180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers10 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-ACODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
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 (typical)Differs185 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers485 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one700 x 378 x 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.03 m2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.03 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers4 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers1 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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