Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (357 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 273 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (585 cps vs 312 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (55 dB vs 53 dB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):357 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):312 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):53 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Print head
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):9-pin
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • AC input voltage
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):220 V
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):1.1 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:1.6 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):27 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W

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Comparison of LX-350 SIDM (220V), PLQ-30S
44 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers357 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs312 cps585 cps
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one78 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
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 2.0RS-232, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W69 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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
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 xWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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