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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (106 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 89 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Single sheet thickness range: 0.065 - 0.15 mm on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.19 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 487 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 366 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • 0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.15 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs366 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 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), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsDiffersPC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicISO 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
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
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
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesEnvelopesEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.15 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 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)Differs35000 h10000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Yes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers325 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers8.28 kg10.2 kg
Other features1 differ
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
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%

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