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Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 13identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (6 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Power consumption: 27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby) on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, 59 Watt on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Print head
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 million characters
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
  • Ribbon life (black, draft)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 million characters
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:27 W
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W

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Comparison of LX-350, PLQ-20M (240v)
64 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 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 copiesDiffers4 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (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 speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, 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 originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 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)Differs4 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 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 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 8Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers360 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers420 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers215 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers5.2 kg10.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers9 Needles24 Needles
Technical details2 differ
Number of pinsDiffers924
Power consumptionDiffers27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.08 m2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers45 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers5 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 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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