Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 239 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (576 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 239 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX300+ II (576 cps vs 337 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1 on the Epson LX300+ II, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX300+ II:80
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • LX300+ II:225 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ-20M (240v)
59 specifications
Printing7 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs56 cps144 cps
Normal print speedDiffers225 cps180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 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), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers3 million characters10 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
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 x64Yes
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 source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
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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