Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

13specifications compared
10differ
3identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 351 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (576 cps vs 225 cps). Paper feed: Push tractor on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- PLQ-20M (240v):94
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
Paper feed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Push tractor
- PLQ-20M (240v):Manual
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-20M (240v)
56 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 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	6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HighSpeed-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 one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffers	Push tractor	Manual
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	53 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, 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 lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 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	Yes
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	380 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	460 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
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)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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