Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

12specifications compared
10differ
2identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ -20DM 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 -20DM has 207 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (432 cps vs 225 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- PLQ -20DM:94
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- PLQ -20DM:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- PLQ -20DM:24-pin
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ -20DM
38 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 cps	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown 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 (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 240 x 153 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source

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