Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 219 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (576 cps vs 357 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 264 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (576 cps vs 312 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):80
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):357 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):312 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):78 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):9-pin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):4 million characters
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters

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Comparison of LX-350 SIDM (220V), PLQ-20M (240v)
62 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers357 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs312 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs78 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 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 handling1 differ
Paper feedManualManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollEnvelopes
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 sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers4 million characters10 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)10000 h10000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 xYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 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 technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
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

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