Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 120 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (480 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 4.4 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (7.7 kg vs 3.3 kg). The Epson LQ-50 has 45 mm more package width than the Epson PLQ-20D (315 mm vs 270 mm). Package weight: 4.08 kg on the Epson LQ-50, 9.245 g on the Epson PLQ-20D. Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 28 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-50:360 cps
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
  • Weight
    • LQ-50:3.3 kg
    • PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-20D:270 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-20D:460 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-50:210 mm
    • PLQ-20D:380 mm
  • Package weight
    • LQ-50:4.08 kg
    • PLQ-20D:9.245 g
  • Products per pallet
    • LQ-50:60 pc(s)
    • PLQ-20D:28 pc(s)
  • Products per pallet (UK)
    • LQ-50:80 pc(s)
    • PLQ-20D:42 pc(s)

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Comparison of LQ-50, PLQ-20D
50 specifications
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Epson

LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Epson

PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one20 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Envelopes
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 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
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers315 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers60 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs80 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs8 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 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 one2.25 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

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