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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 7 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (487 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 55 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (487 cps vs 432 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 487 cps
    • 432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 366 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Cut sheet
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 55 dB

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66 specifications
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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs487 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs366 cps144 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.3 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W60 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one325 mm
Package depthKnown for one590 mm
Package heightKnown for one350 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.28 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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