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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 5identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 207 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (432 cps vs 225 cps). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 225 cps
    • 432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 75 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10 cpi
    • 10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Cut sheet
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 55 dB

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67 specifications
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Epson LQ-300+II ColourView product
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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Epson ESC/P2
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W60 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mm
DepthKnown for one275 mm
HeightKnown for one159 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one365 mm
Package depthKnown for one448 mm
Package heightKnown for one225 mm
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for one36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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