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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 216 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-50 has 120 cps more normal print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (300 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 4.4 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (7.7 kg vs 3.3 kg). Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 28 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Products per pallet (UK): 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 42 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • 360 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 180 cps
  • Weight
    • 3.3 kg
    • 7.7 kg
  • Package width
    • 315 mm
    • 380 mm
  • Package depth
    • 315 mm
    • 460 mm
  • Package height
    • 210 mm
    • 270 mm
  • Package weight
    • 4.08 kg
    • 10.2 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • 2.25 m
    • 2.04 m

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56 specifications
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Epson

LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Epson

PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedDiffers300 cps180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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
Character densityKnown for one20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers315 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
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)

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