Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Fujitsu DL6400 dot matrix printer

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL6400 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 DL6400 dot matrix printer has 69 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (163 vs 94). The Fujitsu DL6400 dot matrix printer has 17,990 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ -20DM (18000 million characters vs 10 million characters). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Serial on the Fujitsu DL6400 dot matrix printer. Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 600 x 300 x 325 mm on the Fujitsu DL6400 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ -20DM:94
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:163
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:Serial
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:18000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:8000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:360 W
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
    • DL6400 dot matrix printer:600 x 300 x 325 mm

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, DL6400
40 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94163
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 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
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Serial
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters18000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h8000 h
Power1 differ
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)Differs60 W360 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one7.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm600 x 300 x 325 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 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
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 MB
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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