Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 203 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (540 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer 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 cpi on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LX300+ II, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX300+ II:80
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LX300+ II:64 KB
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LX300+ II:Epson ESC/P2
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ-35
53 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs56 cps120 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 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 1.1Parallel, RS-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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h35000 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 (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
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 kg7.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source455 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.27 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
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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