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Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (7 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer 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, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Black
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:Black, Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Print head
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:1.1 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:1.6 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:27 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W

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Comparison of LX-350, PLQ-30S
65 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies7 copies
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 source195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 cps
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, 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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
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 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg8 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 technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
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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