Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 4identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 316 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 316 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 260 cps). Character sets: ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Italic, Katakana on the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer. Paper feed: Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-D1300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:4 copies
  • Paper feed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Manual
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • VP-D1300 dot matrix printer:32 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), VP-D1300
74 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94136
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Italic, Katakana
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
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManualManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPostcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
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)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W32 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm523 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg6.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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)Known for one42 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °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 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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