Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 123 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (480 cps vs 357 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 120 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (432 cps vs 312 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):357 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):312 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):78 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):53 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):9-pin
    • PLQ -20DM:24-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4 million characters
    • PLQ -20DM:10 million characters

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Comparison of LX-350 SIDM (220V), PLQ -20DM
45 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers357 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs312 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs78 cps144 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 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 typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollCut 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 oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, 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
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeDiffers4 million characters10 million characters
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
WidthKnown for one362 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business xUnknown — not stated by the source

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