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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 10identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 351 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 225 cps). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 225 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 75 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10 cpi
    • 10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 3 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Envelopes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 53 dB

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing7 differ
ColourKnown for oneYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies6 copies
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sHighSpeed-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
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
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
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-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 lifeKnown for one10 million characters
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 XPYes
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 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg10.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
Needles24 Needles24 Needles
Technical details1 differ
Number of pins2424
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Power consumptionDiffers20 Watt59 Watt
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm2.04 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 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)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm

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