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Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20D (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20D has 220 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 100 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer (360 cps vs 260 cps). Character sets: ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858 on the Epson PLQ-20D, Italic, Katakana on the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper on the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20D:94
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-20D:7 copies
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:4 copies
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-20D:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20D:220 - 240 V
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, VP-D1300
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94136
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Italic, Katakana
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesPostcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W32 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm523 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg6.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.245 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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