Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-20D

13specifications compared
9differ
4identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ-20D has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (360 cps vs 225 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- PLQ-20D:94
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- PLQ-20D:480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
- PLQ-20D:360 cps
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- PLQ-20D:24-pin
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- PLQ-20D:7.7 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-20D
44 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Envelopes
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	460 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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