Epson PLQ-50
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Overview
- Reliable: Improved mean time between failures of 35,000 hours
- Fast performance: Prints up to 560 characters per second with 6+1 copies
- Ease of use: Featuring a new LCD screen
- Consumables: Same long-lasting ribbons compatible with all models
24-pin dot matrix printer
Ideal for the banking sector and post offices, the PLQ-50 models are a dot matrix printer series that is ultra-reliable and has the capability to handle passbooks. It is fast, economical to run, and it features an LCD screen for user convenience.
When upgrading existing passbook printers, the premium performance of the PLQ-50 series makes it the ideal choice. With an improved mean time between failures of 35,000 hours and reliable dot matrix technology, you can depend on these printers to deliver high-quality output with minimal intervention.
Equally, when time is tight, the PLQ-50 series delivers fast printing of up to 560 characters per second (High-Speed-Draft, 10cpi), utilising 24-pins and 94 columns. Additionally, up to 6 copies can be produced simultaneously with the original.
The printer’s performance is matched by its cost-effectiveness. The ribbon is compatible across all of the Epson Passbook range and represents a budget friendly printing solution.
An LCD screen also provides valuable user convenience.
Specifications
Printing
| Maximum resolution | 180 x 360 DPI |
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| Maximum printing width (columns) | 94 |
| Maximum print speed | 630 cps |
| Maximum print speed (draft) | 420 cps |
| Maximum print speed (LQ) | 140 cps |
| Character pitch | 10 cpi |
| Maximum number of copies | 6 copies |
| Built-in barcodes | Code 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5 |
| Number of characters | 14 |
| Character sets | ISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAPTEC, PCAR864, Roman 8 |
| Print speed | Ultra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 630 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 560 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 420 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 140 chars/s |
Paper handling
| Multi-part paper thickness range | 0.12 - 0.53 mm |
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| Single sheet thickness range | 0.065 - 0.19 mm |
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Features
| Buffer size | 128 KB |
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| Sound pressure level (printing) | 55 dB |
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 38 dB |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
Ports & interfaces
| Standard interfaces | RS-232, USB |
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| Optional connectivity | Serial (RS-232) |
Endurance
| Print head | 24-pin |
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| Print head life | 600 million characters |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 35000 h |
Power
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
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| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 38 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 85% |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 384 mm |
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| Depth | 280 mm |
| Height | 203 mm |
Technical details
| Number of pins | 24 |
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Other features
| Print technology | Dot matrix |
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| Box contents | AC cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD) |
| Needles | 24 Needles (2 x 12) |
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Returns
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- Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
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