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

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (128 KB vs 64 KB). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II EDG, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Roll on the Epson LX-300+II EDG, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-300+II EDG:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX-300+II EDG:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-300+II EDG:Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Buffer size
    • LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
    • PLQ -20DM:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II EDG:49 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-300+II EDG:9-pin
    • PLQ -20DM:24-pin

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Comparison of LX-300+II EDG, PLQ -20DM
37 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 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
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCut sheet
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
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, 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 directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W60 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs370 x 280 x 160 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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