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PLQ-20 technical
specification |
Model Name |
Epson PLQ-20 (standard version) C11C560021DA
Epson PLQ-20M (MSRW version) C11C560031DA |
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Printing Specification |
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Print Method |
Impact dot matrix |
Number of Pins |
24 pins |
Print Direction |
Bi-direction with logic seeking |
Control Code |
PR2 emulation, ESC/P 2, IBM PPDS emulation |
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General Characteristics |
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Columns |
94 columns (10cpi) |
Print Speed |
PR2 |
High Speed Draft |
480/432cps at 10/12cpi |
Draft (CPS) |
360/360cps at 10/12cpi |
NLQ (CPS) |
180/180cps at 10/12cpi |
LQ (CPS) |
120/144 cps at 10/12cpi
ESC/P |
High Speed Draft |
480/576cps at 10/12cpi |
Draft (CPS) |
360/432cps at 10/12cpi |
LQ (CPS) |
120/144cps at 10/12cpi |
Printer Fonts |
PR2: 4LQ & 2 Draft Bitmap, 8 Barcode fonts
ESC/P: 9LQ & 1 Draft Bitmap, 4 Scalable typefaces, 8 Barcode fonts |
Character Tables |
PR2: 50 tables, ESC/P: 43 tables |
International Character Sets |
14 countries and legal |
Pitch |
10, 12, 13, 15, 16.6, 17.1, 20cpi |
Line Spacing |
4.23mm (1/6 inch); PR2: up to 0.106mm (1/240 inch) or 0.118mm (1/216 inch) increments; other emulation: up to 0.0706mm (1/360 inch) increments |
Input Buffer |
64 Kb |
Noise Level |
53dB(A) (without MSRW), 55dB(A) (with MSRW) |
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Reliability |
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MVBF/MTBF |
7 million lines/10,000 (POH) |
Print Head Life |
400 million strokes/wire |
MSRW Head |
1.6 million strokes |
Interface |
Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284 nibble mode supported), Serial,USB (2.0 compatible) |
Copy Capability |
1 + 6 copies |
Paper Handling Functions |
Automatic platen gap adjustment, automatic sheet alignment,automatic border recognition |
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Magnetic Stripe Reader Writer (Horizontally) |
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Recording Code |
BCD Binary Coded decimal, 4 data bits, 1VRC parity control bit |
Recordable Characters |
Column 3 of the ASC II table |
Recordable Formats |
IBM3604, DIN/ISO, ISO7811, IBM4746, ANSI, HT-2751-CIZ, ISO8484 |
Speed of Medium |
340 mm/sec |
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Bar Code Printing |
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PR2: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, Code 39, Coda bar (NW-7),Industrial 2 of 5, ESC/P: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A , UPC-E, Code 39,Code 128, POSTNET |
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Paper Feeding |
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Feeding Format |
Friction feed (front manual) |
Paper Path |
Manual Insertion; Front in, Front out / Front in, Rear out |
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Electrical Specification |
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Rated Voltage Range |
AC 220 to 240 V |
Rated Frequency Range |
50 to 60 Hz (49.5 to 60.5 Hz) |
Power Consumption |
Approx. 60W, Approx. 8W in sleep mode, 0W in powered off mode,
Energy Star Compliant |
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Safety and Regulations |
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Safety Standards |
Low Voltage Directive 73/23 EEC, EN60950 |
EMI |
EN55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B, AS/NZS 3548 class B |
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC |
EN55022 class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55024 |
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Dimensions and Weight |
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Dimensions (W x D x H) |
384mm x 280mm x 203mm |
Weight |
7.7 Kg (Epson PLQ-20), 8.7 Kg (Epson PLQ-20M) |
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Paper Handling |
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Cut Sheet (Single Sheet) |
W x L = 65 x 67mm to 245 x 297mm
Thickness: Min. 0.065mm, max. 0.19mm
Weight: Min. 52 g/m 2 , max. 157 g/m 2 |
Cut Sheet (Multi Part) |
W x L = 65 x 67mm to 245 x 297mm
Copies: 1 original + 6 copies
Total Thickness: Min. 0.12mm, max. 0.53mm
Weight (one sheet of multipart): Min. 34 g/m 2 , max. 50 g/m 2 |
Passbook |
Width: Min. 110mm, max. 241.3mm
Length: Horiz. seam: Min. 127mm, max. 220mm, Vert. seam: Min. 85 mm, max. 220 mm
Total Thickness: Max. 2.6mm (open passbook)
Weight: Min. 95 g/m 2 , max. 116 g/m 2 |
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Ribbon Cartridge |
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Type / Colour |
Fabric / Black |
Ribbon Life |
5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character), 10 million characters
(Draft 10cpi, 24 dots/character) |
Warranty |
Standard: 1 year repair or replace
Optional extension to 3 years |
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