Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Fujitsu DL7600 dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL7600 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 DL7600 dot matrix printer has 384 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (864 cps vs 480 cps). The Fujitsu DL7600 dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (56 dB vs 55 dB). Optional connectivity: Ethernet, Wireless LAN on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Serial (RS-232) on the Fujitsu DL7600 dot matrix printer. Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 600 x 350 x 290 mm on the Fujitsu DL7600 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:864 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:56 dB
  • Optional connectivity
    • PLQ -20DM:Ethernet, Wireless LAN
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:Serial (RS-232)
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:18000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:20000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PLQ -20DM:7.5 W
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:10 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W
    • DL7600 dot matrix printer:530 W

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, DL7600
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 cps864 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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 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 size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB56 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 connectivityDiffersEthernet, Wireless LANSerial (RS-232)
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters18000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h20000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W10 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W530 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg22 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm600 x 350 x 290 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%

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