Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 105 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (300 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 360 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (585 cps vs 225 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 100 V on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:100 V
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:8 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-30S
41 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer Model PLQ-30S View product
Printing2 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 cps	585 cps
Line spacingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.23 mm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.53 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Grey
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	55 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	RS-232, USB
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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
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 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	293 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR

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