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The Epson PLQ-50 Passbook Printer is a fast, reliable 24-pin impact dot matrix printer designed for passbooks, multipart documents, and other specialized forms. Printing at speeds up to 630 cps, the compact PLQ-50 accommodates passbooks up to 2.6 mm thick and includes automatic sheet and printhead alignment, a color LCD, and Parallel, Serial, and USB interfaces for easy integration.
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Key Takeaways
- Fast printing: Speeds up to 630 cps at 10 cpi in Ultra-speed Draft mode.
- Passbook printing: Accommodates open passbooks up to 2.6 mm thick.
- 24-pin impact printing: Ideal for passbooks and multipart documents.
- Multipart printing: Prints 1 original plus up to 6 copies.
- Reliable operation: MCBF of 24 million lines and printhead life of 600 million strokes per wire.
- Long ribbon life: Up to 5 million characters in LQ mode or 10 million characters in Draft mode.
- Easy operation: Color LCD display with automatic sheet and printhead alignment.
- Easy integration: Built-in Parallel, Serial, and USB interfaces.
- Compact design: 14" W x 11" D x 8" H and 17.2 lb.
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Fast 24-Pin Passbook Printing
The Epson PLQ-50 delivers impact printing speeds up to 630 characters per second in Ultra-speed Draft mode at 10 cpi. Additional print modes include High-speed Draft at 560 cps, Draft at 420 cps, NLQ at 210 cps, and LQ at 140 cps.
Bi-directional printing with logic seeking helps provide efficient document production, making the PLQ-50 well suited for environments that regularly print passbooks and multipart forms.
Passbook and Multipart Document Printing
The PLQ-50 is designed to handle a variety of specialized media. It accommodates open passbooks up to 2.6 mm thick and supports passbooks from 110 mm to 241.3 mm in width, depending on the format.
For multipart documents, the printer supports 1 original plus up to 6 copies, with total multipart thickness up to 0.53 mm. Single-sheet media can range from 65 mm to 243 mm wide and 67 mm to 450 mm long.
Automatic Paper Handling Features
The PLQ-50 includes automatic platen gap adjustment, automatic sheet alignment, and automatic border recognition. Its friction-feed mechanism uses front manual insertion, with front-in/front-out or front-in/rear-out paper paths.
Reliable, Long-Life Design
Built for demanding printing environments, the Epson PLQ-50 has a mean cycle between failures of 24 million lines, a printhead life of 600 million strokes per wire, and an MSRW head life of 700,000 strokes.
The ribbon supports up to 5 million characters in LQ mode at 10 cpi and up to 10 million characters in Draft mode at 10 cpi.
Easy Operation and System Integration
A built-in color LCD makes navigation and printer control straightforward. Standard connectivity includes a bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel interface with Nibble Mode support, Serial, and USB 2.0-compatible connectivity.
The PLQ-50 also includes a 128 KB input buffer and supports a range of barcode fonts through PR2 and ESC/P emulations, including EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, and Coda bar. ESC/P additionally supports Code 128, POSTNET, and Matrix 2 of 5.
Compact Passbook Printer
Measuring just 14" W x 11" D x 8" H and weighing 17.2 lb, the PLQ-50 is designed to fit on counters and workspaces where space is limited. Sound level is rated at 52 dB(A) in Passbook Mode.
Specifications
Printing
- Technology: 24-pin serial impact dot matrix
- Ultra-speed Draft: 630 cps at 10 cpi
- High-speed Draft: 560 cps at 10 cpi
- Draft: 420 cps at 10 cpi
- NLQ: 210 cps at 10 cpi
- LQ: 140 cps at 10 cpi
- Print Direction: Bi-directional with logic seeking
- Columns: 94 at 10 cpi
Paper Handling
- Single-sheet width: 65 mm to 243 mm
- Single-sheet length: 67 mm to 450 mm
- Single-sheet thickness: 0.065 mm to 0.190 mm
- Multipart width: 65 mm to 243 mm
- Multipart length: 67 mm to 297 mm
- Multipart copies: 1 original + 6 copies
- Multipart total thickness: 0.12 mm to 0.53 mm
- Passbook width: 110 mm to 241.3 mm
- Passbook total thickness: Up to 2.6 mm open
- Feed mechanism: Friction feed, front manual
- Paper path: Manual insertion; front in/front out or front in/rear out
Connectivity
- Parallel: Bi-directional IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported
- Serial
- USB: USB 2.0 compatible
- Input buffer: 128 KB
General
- Dimensions: 14" W x 11" D x 8" H
- Weight: 17.2 lb
- Sound level: 52 dB(A) Passbook Mode
- Rated voltage: AC 100–240 V
- Rated frequency: 50–60 Hz
- Power consumption: Approx. 78 W
- Sleep mode: Approx. 0.7 W
- Powered off: Approx. 0.1 W
- ENERGY STAR: Compliant
Eco Features
- RoHS compliant
- Recyclable product
- Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport Partner
Downloads & Resources
Download the Epson PLQ-50 Spec Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Epson PLQ-50 used for?
The PLQ-50 is a 24-pin impact printer designed for printing passbooks, multipart documents, and other specialized forms.
How fast does the Epson PLQ-50 print?
The PLQ-50 prints at speeds up to 630 characters per second in Ultra-speed Draft mode at 10 cpi.
How thick of a passbook can the PLQ-50 handle?
The PLQ-50 accommodates open passbooks up to 2.6 mm thick.
Can the PLQ-50 print multipart forms?
Yes. The PLQ-50 supports multipart documents with 1 original plus up to 6 copies.
What interfaces does the PLQ-50 have?
The printer includes Parallel, Serial, and USB 2.0-compatible interfaces for system integration.
How long does the PLQ-50 ribbon last?
The ribbon lasts up to 5 million characters in LQ mode or up to 10 million characters in Draft mode, depending on printing conditions.
What is the warranty on the Epson PLQ-50?
The Epson PLQ-50 includes a 1-year limited warranty.
