Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 0identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 39 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 537 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). The Fujitsu DL3850+ dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB).

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:537 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:49 dB
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:5000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:20000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:70 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
    • DL3850+ dot matrix printer:9 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), DL3850+
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps537 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
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 source360 x 360 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB49 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters5000000 million characters
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 h20000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W70 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.7 kg9 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 x 330 x 120 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
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 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 80%

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