Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin
    • PLQ -20DM:24-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 million characters
    • PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:1.1 W
    • PLQ -20DM:7.5 W

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Comparison of LX-350, PLQ -20DM
69 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, 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 head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers4 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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 8, Windows 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one348 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one215 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one45 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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