Detail
Printer
Print method 24 pin, impact dot matrix
Print direction Bi-direction with logic seeking
Columns 94 (10cpi)
Print speed
PR2 emulation 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 and High speed draft 480/576cps at 10/12cpi;
PPDS emulations Draft (CPS) 360/432cps at 10/12cpi;
LQ (CPS) 120/144cps at 10/12cpi
Input buffer 64 Kb
Noise level 53 dB(A)
Reliability
MTBF 10,000 (POH)
Print head life 400 million character at 14 dots/character
Copy capability 1 + 6 copies
Paper handling functions Automatic platen gap adjustment, automatic sheet
alignment, automatic border recognition
Barcode printing PR2: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A,
Code 39, Coda bar (NW-7),Industrial 2 of 5, UPC-E
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
Paper handling
Cut sheet W x L = 65 x 67mm to 245 x 297mm;
(single sheet) 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 Horizontal seam: min. 127mm, max. 220mm,
Vertical 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: fabric; Color: black
Ribbon life 5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/character),
10 million characters (draft 10cpi, 24 dots/character
General information
Interface Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284 nibble mode
supported), Serial, USB (2.0 compatible)
Power 100 – 120V AC, 50/60 Hz (49.5 to 60.5 Hz)
Power consumption Approx. 60W; approx. 8W in sleep mode,
0W in powered off mode, Energy Star compliant
Overall dimensions 15.11" x 11" x 8" (384 x 280 x 203 mm) (W x D x H)
Mass 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Color Epson Cool White (ECW)
Warranty Standard: one-year repair or replace;
optional extension to 3 years
What’s in the box
Epson PLQ-20 Passbook Printer
Set-up guide
CD-ROM (User Manual)
AC power cable
Ribbon cartridge
