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Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) vs Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 273 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (630 cps vs 357 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 108 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V) (420 cps vs 312 cps). Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 SIDM (220V), RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):80
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):357 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):312 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:420 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):78 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:140 cps
  • Page description languages
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Epson ESC/P2
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):9-pin
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Print head life
    • LX-350 SIDM (220V):400 million characters
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:600 million characters

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Comparison of LX-350 SIDM (220V), PLQ-50M
49 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers357 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs312 cps420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs78 cps140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — 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 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h35000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 V100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °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)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one4.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source445 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollUnknown — 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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