Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 14identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 216 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (144 cps vs 120 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 220-240 V on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:220-240 V

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), PLQ-35
66 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858PCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
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/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h35000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W61 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers380 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg9.27 kg
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24 (2 x 12)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%

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