Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer vs Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer has 180 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (360 x 360 DPI vs 180 x 360 DPI). The Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 270 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (630 cps vs 360 cps). Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:94
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:600 million characters
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:400 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ-50, DL7400
45 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94136
Maximum print speedDiffers630 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one420 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one140 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one210 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs5 dB59 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial
Endurance2 differ
Print head lifeDiffers600 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 38 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one452 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.41 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 350 x 290 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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