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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer has 120 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ -20DM (360 x 360 DPI vs 240 x 360 DPI). The Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer has 57 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (537 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer (55 dB vs 49 dB). Optional connectivity: Ethernet, Wireless LAN on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Ethernet on the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer. Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 570 x 330 x 120 mm on the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 360 DPI
    • 360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • 480 cps
    • 537 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 49 dB
  • Optional connectivity
    • Ethernet, Wireless LAN
    • Ethernet
  • Ribbon life
    • 10 million characters
    • 5000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10000 h
    • 20000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 7.5 W
    • 128 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 60 W
    • 70 W

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40 specifications
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Epson

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Fujitsu

DL3850+ dot matrix printer

Model DL3850+

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Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps537 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cps
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
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one5 copies
Paper handlingidentical
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
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesKnown for oneSerial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernet, Wireless LANEthernet
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters5000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h20000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W128 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W70 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg9 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm570 x 330 x 120 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Fonts includedKnown for one6
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 80%

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