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Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX300+ II (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 293 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (630 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 83 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX300+ II (420 cps vs 337 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LX300+ II, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX300+ II:80
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:420 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX300+ II:56 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:140 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LX300+ II:64 KB
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Page description languages
    • LX300+ II:Epson ESC/P2
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ-50M
47 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs56 cps140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 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, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one49 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 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 V100-240 V
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 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for one4.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source445 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 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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