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Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer vs Fujitsu DL 9300

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 2identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL 9300 has 237 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Fujitsu DL 9300 (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Fujitsu DL 9300 has 4 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (12 kg vs 8 kg). Maximum resolution: 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer, 360 x 360 DPI on the Fujitsu DL 9300.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
    • DL 9300:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
    • DL 9300:432 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • DL 9300:54 dB
  • Weight
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:8 kg
    • DL 9300:12 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-30S, DL 9300
41 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers195 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one585 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies7 copies7 copies
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet, High resolution paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Class A, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneRS-232, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one69 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one293 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers8 kg12 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one94 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source456 x 300 x 250 mm
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier 10, Prestige Elite 12, Pica 10, OCR-A 10, OCR-B 10, Boldface PS, EscalablesCourier, Timeless, Nimbus Sans
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.65 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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