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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 381 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 9 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (585 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (7 copies vs 6 copies). Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • 576 cps
    • 195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 576 cps
    • 585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 53 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • RS-232, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • 220 - 240 V
    • 100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 59 W
    • 69 W

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
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Epson

PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

Model PLQ-30S

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Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 180 DPI
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet, High resolution paper
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Grey
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W69 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.6 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm293 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Printing widthKnown for one94 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%

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