Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 123 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 357 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 120 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 312 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Maximum print size: A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer, A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:357 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:312 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
    • PLQ -20DM:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:54 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LX-1350 dot matrix printer:ESC P, PPDS
    • PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2

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Comparison of LX-1350, PLQ -20DM
70 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers357 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs312 cps432 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one5 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
Print speedKnown for oneNLQ: 12 cpi: 78 chars/s, 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, Draft: 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, 10 cpi: 347 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA3 (297 x 420 mm)A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, 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 headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W60 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage 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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one546 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one164 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.6 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one640 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one7.73 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities (CD), Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 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, EnvelopesUnknown — 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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.15 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.15 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one27 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one27 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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