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
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ -20DM:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, PLQ-20M (240v)
68 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 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 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
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetEnvelopes
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
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
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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