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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 8identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 239 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 306 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 270 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 337 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 270 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 67 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 4 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Envelopes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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LX-300+II ColourView product
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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing7 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs67 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-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 oneYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Ribbon lifeDiffers3000000 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers365 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg10.2 kg
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers9 Needles24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
Technical details2 differ
Number of pinsDiffers924
Power consumptionDiffers23 Watt59 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 palletDiffers36 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)42 pc(s)
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%

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