Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 6identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 160 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (576 cps vs 416 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 186 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (576 cps vs 390 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 15 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (144 cps vs 129 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:416 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:390 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:129 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:Serial, USB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:22 W
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
  • Width
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:362 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):384 mm

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Comparison of LQ-310, PLQ-20M (240v)
65 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers416 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs390 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs129 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsDiffersAbicomp, BRASCII, ISO 8859-15, ISO Latin 1, PC437, PC850, PC858, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Roman 8ISO 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
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — 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
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 364 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W59 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
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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