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Model Name
Epson PLQ-20 (standard version) C11C560021DA
Epson PLQ-20M (MSRW version) C11C560031DA
   
Printing Specification
 
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
   
General Characteristics
 
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)
   
Reliability
 
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
   
Magnetic Stripe Reader Writer (Horizontally)
 
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
   
Bar Code Printing
 
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
   
Paper Feeding
 
Feeding Format
Friction feed (front manual)
Paper Path
Manual Insertion; Front in, Front out / Front in, Rear out
   
Electrical Specification
 
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
   
Safety and Regulations
 
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
   
Dimensions and Weight
 
Dimensions (W x D x H)
384mm x 280mm x 203mm
Weight
7.7 Kg (Epson PLQ-20), 8.7 Kg (Epson PLQ-20M)
   
Paper Handling
 
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
   
Ribbon Cartridge
 
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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