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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 60 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (240 x 360 DPI vs 180 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 60 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (540 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 360 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 360 DPI
    • 180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • 480 cps
    • 540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 144 cps
    • 120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10,12 cpi
    • 10 cpi
  • Page description languages
    • Epson ESC/P2
    • Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • Serial, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10000 h
    • 35000 h

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PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

Model PLQ-35

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman T, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one14
Paper handlingidentical
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)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
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
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W61 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg7.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one365 mm
Package depthKnown for one455 mm
Package heightKnown for one255 mm
Package weightKnown for one9.27 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)
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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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