Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 9identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-350 (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 133 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-350 (480 cps vs 347 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 172 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-350 (432 cps vs 260 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-350, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-350, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-350:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-350:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-350:347 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-350:260 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-350:86 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-350:10 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-350:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-350:53 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB

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Comparison of LQ-350, PLQ -20DM
62 specifications
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LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers347 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs260 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs86 cps144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W60 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
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
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one348 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one425 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.11 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one45 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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