Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Fujitsu DL 9300

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL 9300 has 120 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ -20DM (360 x 360 DPI vs 240 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 48 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL 9300 (480 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Fujitsu DL 9300 (55 dB vs 54 dB). Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 456 x 300 x 250 mm on the Fujitsu DL 9300.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • DL 9300:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
    • DL 9300:432 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • DL 9300:54 dB
  • Weight
    • PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
    • DL 9300:12 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
    • DL 9300:456 x 300 x 250 mm
  • Media thickness
    • PLQ -20DM:2.6 mm
    • DL 9300:0.65 mm

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, DL 9300
38 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheetUnknown — 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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneSerial, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg12 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm456 x 300 x 250 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessDiffers2.6 mm0.65 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier 10, Prestige Elite 12, Pica 10, OCR-A 10, OCR-B 10, Boldface PS, EscalablesCourier, Timeless, Nimbus Sans
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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