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

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (53 dB vs 49 dB). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II EDG, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LX-300+II EDG, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-300+II EDG:80
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX-300+II EDG:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-300+II EDG:Roll
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II EDG:49 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-300+II EDG:9-pin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
  • AC input voltage
    • LX-300+II EDG:100 - 240 V
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V

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Comparison of LX-300+II EDG, PLQ-20M (240v)
56 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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 frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one370 x 280 x 160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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