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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 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
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 337 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 270 cps
    • 432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 67 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Cut sheet
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 55 dB

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62 specifications
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LX-300+II ColourView product
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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs67 cps144 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), 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 oneHighSpeed-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
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet
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
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC PEpson 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
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Ribbon lifeDiffers3000000 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mm
DepthKnown for one275 mm
HeightKnown for one159 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one365 mm
Package depthKnown for one448 mm
Package heightKnown for one225 mm
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one9 Needles
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9
Power consumptionKnown for one23 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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