Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 186 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (576 cps vs 390 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 316 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (576 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper tray media types: Roll on the Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.39 mm on the Epson LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:390 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:260 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Roll
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:0.12 - 0.39 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Buffer size
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:9-pin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-1310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:33 W
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W

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Comparison of LX-1310, PLQ-20M (240v)
65 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers390 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs260 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one65 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.39 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one148 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 364 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers537 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers355 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers199 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
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

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