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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 11identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 144 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (576 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper tray media types: Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum print speed
    • 480 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Cut sheet
    • Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Serial, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 60 W
    • 59 W

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Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)144 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-ACODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 360 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life10 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
Weight7.7 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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