Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 330 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (630 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 195 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (420 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-50M dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 100-240 V on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:94
Maximum print speed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:420 cps
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:128 KB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
- PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:100-240 V

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-50M
44 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer Model PLQ-50M View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 cps	420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	54 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100-240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 38 °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%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for one	3.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	365 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	445 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	255 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 (2 x 12)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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