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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 3identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 120 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (480 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 4.4 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (7.7 kg vs 3.3 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LQ-50, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum print speed
    • 360 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Weight
    • 3.3 kg
    • 7.7 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 275 x 240 x 153 mm
    • 384 x 280 x 203 mm

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51 specifications
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Epson

LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Epson

PLQ -20DMView product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cps
Character densityKnown for one20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneSerial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs275 x 240 x 153 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one315 mm
Package depthKnown for one315 mm
Package heightKnown for one210 mm
Package weightKnown for one4.08 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.25 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one8 pc(s)

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