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Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 95 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX300+ II (432 cps vs 337 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1 on the Epson LX300+ II, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX300+ II:80
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LX300+ II:64 KB
    • PLQ -20DM:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ -20DM
38 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs56 cps144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernetEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Ribbon lifeDiffers3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers120 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 kg7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source

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