Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson PLQ -20DM

20specifications compared
9differ
11identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20D (432 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson PLQ-20D (144 cps vs 120 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-20D, Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum print speed (draft)
- PLQ-20D:360 cps
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)
- PLQ-20D:120 cps
- PLQ -20DM:144 cps
Paper tray media types
- PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
- PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
Buffer size
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
- PLQ -20DM:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
Page description languages
- PLQ-20D:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
- PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20D:59 W
- PLQ -20DM:60 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, PLQ -20DM
55 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	360 cps	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs	120 cps	144 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 360 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Cut sheet, Envelopes	Cut sheet
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	55 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Epson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	59 W	60 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	460 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	9.245 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	28 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	42 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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