Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20D has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 23 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX300+ II (360 cps vs 337 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20D. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LX300+ II, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX300+ II:80
    • PLQ-20D:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
    • PLQ-20D:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20D:10,12 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LX300+ II:Epson ESC/P2
    • PLQ-20D:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ-20D
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs56 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Normal print speedKnown for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Envelopes
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers120 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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