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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 285 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 153 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (585 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 5.9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (7.5 W vs 1.6 W). Maximum resolution: 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 360 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • 480 cps
    • 195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 585 cps
  • Standard interfaces
    • Serial, USB 2.0
    • RS-232, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • 220 - 240 V
    • 100 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 7.5 W
    • 1.6 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 60 W
    • 69 W
  • Weight
    • 7.7 kg
    • 8 kg

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54 specifications
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PLQ -20DMView product
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Epson

PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

Model PLQ-30S

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps585 cps
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness range0.065 - 0.19 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Grey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Class A, RoHS
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W69 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one293 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one94 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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