Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ -20DM

22specifications compared
17differ
5identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 162 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (432 cps vs 270 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum resolution
- LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
- PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-300+II Colour:80
- PLQ -20DM:94
Maximum print speed
- LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)
- LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
- PLQ -20DM:144 cps
Paper tray media types
- LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
- PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
Buffer size
- LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
- PLQ -20DM:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, PLQ -20DM
62 specifications	A Epson LX-300+II Colour View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	240 x 144 DPI	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	80	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	337 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	270 cps	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs	67 cps	144 cps
Character pitch	10,12 cpi	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	4 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Print speedKnown for one	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Envelopes, Roll	Cut sheet
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	49 dB	55 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	ESC P	Epson ESC/P2
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head life	400 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	3000000 million characters	10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	6000 h	10000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	23 W	60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	366 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	159 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	448 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	225 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.86 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	366 x 275 x 159 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 450 x 230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	9 Needles	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one	23 Watt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	36 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	54 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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