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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20D has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 225 cps). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 225 cps
    • 360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 75 cps
    • 120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10 cpi
    • 10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 3 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Cut sheet, Envelopes

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57 specifications
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Epson LQ-300+II ColourView product
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Epson

PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing7 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies7 copies
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet, Envelopes
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Differs2 million characters5 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg9.245 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 Watt
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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