Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (25000 h vs 10000 h). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h
  • Weight
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.2 kg
    • PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, PLQ -20DM
71 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
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
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W

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