Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-350 (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 229 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-350 (576 cps vs 347 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 316 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-350 (576 cps vs 260 cps). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-350, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-350, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-350:80
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-350:347 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-350:260 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-350:86 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-350:10 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-350:4 copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-350:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-350:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB

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Comparison of LQ-350, PLQ-20M (240v)
63 specifications
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LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers347 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs260 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs86 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes
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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Differs2.5 million characters5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers220 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers425 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers360 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers5.11 g10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot 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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.13 m2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.13 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers45 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers5 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
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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