Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 323 mm more package width than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (380 mm vs 57 mm). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 363 mm more package depth than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (460 mm vs 97 mm). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 256 mm more package height than the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON (270 mm vs 14 mm). Country of origin: China on the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON, Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Weight: 100 g on the Epson M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON, 7.7 kg on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Country of origin
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:China
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
  • Weight
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:100 g
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
  • Package width
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:57 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
  • Package depth
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:97 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):460 mm
  • Package height
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:14 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):270 mm
  • Package weight
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:100 g
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10.2 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:165 cm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):2.04 m
  • Pallet height (UK)
    • M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON:165 cm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):2.04 m

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Comparison of M-180 57.5MM 5V STANDARD RIBBON, PLQ-20M (240v)
54 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (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
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 sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Country of originDiffersChinaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WeightDiffers100 g7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers57 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers97 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers14 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers100 g10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers165 cm2.04 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs165 cm2.04 m
Products per palletDiffers4000 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs4000 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers800 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs800 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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