Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer vs NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 451 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer (630 cps vs 179 cps). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 112 KB more buffer size than the NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 16 KB). The NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer has 55 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (60 dB vs 5 dB). Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, 160 x 160 DPI on the NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer. Product colour: White on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, Grey on the NEC PR-D700LE dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:160 x 160 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:179 cps
  • Product colour
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:White
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:16 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:60 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:RJ-45, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:100-240 V
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Width
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:384 mm
    • PR-D700LE dot matrix printer:600 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-50, PR-D700LE
46 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI160 x 160 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers630 cps179 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 copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOCR-B
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs5 dB60 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0RJ-45, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one600 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one35000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 38 °C5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm600 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm320 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm297 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 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
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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