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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 3 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (56 dB vs 53 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 136
    • 94
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 56 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • 9-pin
    • 24-pin
  • Print head life
    • 200 million characters
    • 400 million characters
  • Ribbon life
    • 12 million characters
    • 10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 15000 h
    • 10000 h

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Epson

FX-2175II dot matrix printer

Model FX-2175II

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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 oneNo
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mm
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.39 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers12 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs15000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%

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