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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 142 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (337 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 315 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (585 cps vs 270 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (7 copies vs 4 copies). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • 337 cps
    • 195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 270 cps
    • 585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 4 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • RS-232, USB

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LX-300+II ColourView product
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Epson

PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

Model PLQ-30S

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Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Grey
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.6 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg8 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 featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
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
Printing widthKnown for one94 characters
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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