Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-350 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-350 has 152 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (347 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 325 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-350 (585 cps vs 260 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-350, Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-350, RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-350:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-350:347 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-350:260 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-350:4 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-350:53 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-350:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-350:200 - 240 V
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-350:22 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W

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Comparison of LQ-350, PLQ-30S
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LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers347 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs260 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one86 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies7 copies
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
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)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W69 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg8 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 technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
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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