Epson PLQ-50M Passbook Printer with Magnetic Stripe
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Epson PLQ-50M Passbook Printer with Magnetic Stripe (C11CJ10503) - 1 Year Local Warranty
The Epson PLQ-50/50M Passbook Printer (PLQ-50M, with magnetic stripe) - RELIABLE, SEAMLESS INTEGRATION MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
Introduction
At Epson, we focus on the details. Epson passbook printers are a definite sleek and sound investment for your organisation.
Astounding Speeds
Accomplish more, in shorter periods of time with high print speed of up to 630 cps (10cpi).
Reliability
Built to last, the PLQ-50/50M will continue to perform consistently, even in the most demanding of environments.
Versatility
The PLQ-50/50M are not only the ideal choice for passbook printing; their versatility also accommodates a wide variety of printing needs.
Seamless Integration
Epson PLQ-50/50M suits existing IT infrastructure with the ability to emulate IBM, Wincor and Olivetti control code.
Fuss-free and Easy
Enjoy fuss-free operations with the 1.44" colour LCD screen control panel that allows print setting to be changed easily without paper wastage.
Low Total Cost of Ownership
The benefits of high productivity and low ribbon yield, coupled with low service maintenance, results in a much reduced total cost of ownership.
Ideal For
Banks, credit unions and financial counters that print passbooks, slips and multi-part forms. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and corporate or project pricing on request.
PLQ-50M Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | PLQ-50M |
| Official Product Name | Epson PLQ-50/50M Passbook Printer (PLQ-50M, with magnetic stripe) |
| Epson Product Code | C11CJ10503 |
| Brand | Epson |
| Warranty | 1 Year Local Warranty (Singapore) - 12 months carry-in |
Printing Technology
| Print Method | 24 pins Impact Dot Matrix |
| Control Panel | 3 Buttons + 5 LED + 1.44" Colour LCD Panel |
| Print Direction | Bi-direction with logic seeking |
| Colour | Black |
| Control Code | PR2, WNI4915, IBM4722, IBM PPDS, ESC/P2, ESC/P2 + ESC/MC* |
Print Speed
| PR2 Emulation (10 cpi) | Ultra High Speed Draft: 630 cps; High Speed Draft: 560 cps; Draft: 420 cps; NLQ: 210 cps; LQ: 140 cps |
| ESC/P2, Others (10 cpi) | Ultra High Speed Draft: 630 cps; High Speed Draft: 560 cps; Draft: 420 cps; LQ: 140 cps |
| IBM 4722 | Standard Text (10 cpi): 420 cps; NLQ (10 cpi): 280 cps |
Reliability
| Printhead Life | 600 million strokes/wire (in characters) |
| Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF) | 24 million lines |
| Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) | 35,000 POH |
Print Characteristics
| Character Sets | International, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC861, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, CP847 (Thai with TIS Extended - IBM 4722 only) |
| Barcode | EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code39, Code128, POSTNET |
Paper Path
| Manual Insertion | Front in, front out / front in, rear out |
Paper Media
| Cut Sheet | Width: 65 - 243 mm; Length: 67 - 297 mm; Thickness: Single Sheet 0.065 - 0.19 mm, Multi Part 0.12 - 0.53 mm |
| Cheque | Width: 120 - 216 mm; Height: 68 - 120 mm; Thickness: 0.075 - 0.2 mm |
| Magnetic Stripe | Width: Minimum 19mm from bottom edge with maximum 5mm gap from edge; Length: Minimum 90mm from left edge with maximum 2.9mm gap from edge |
| Copy | 1 original + 6 copies |
| Line Spacing | 1/6 inch |
Passbook
| Width | 110 - 241.3 mm |
| Length | Horizontal: 127 - 220 mm; Vertical: 85 - 220 mm |
| Thickness | Maximum: 2.6 mm; Cover Page: 0.2 - 0.5 mm; Each Page: 0.1 - 0.15 mm |
Supported OS and Applications
| Printer Driver Supported OS | Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 |
| Software Solutions Compatibility | Status Monitor |
Environmental Conditions (Operating)
| Temperature | 5 - 38 °C |
| Humidity | 10 - 85 % RH |
| Rated Voltage | AC 100 - 240 V |
| Rated Frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | In Operation: 77 W; Sleep Mode: 0.8 W |
Acoustic Noise
| A4 Single Sheet | 58 dB |
| Passbook | 55 dB |
Interface
| Interface | Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported), Serial I/F, High Speed USB 2.0 |
Printable Columns
| 10 cpi | 94 cpl |
| 12 cpi | 112 cpl |
Ribbon Cartridge
| Colour | Black |
| Type | Fabric |
| Ribbon Life | Approx. 5 million characters (LQ 10 cpi, 48 dots/character); Approx. 10 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 24 dots/character) |
Dimensions and Weight (per brochure)
| Dimensions | 384 x 280 x 203 mm |
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
Compatibility & Software Support
Compatibility details below are taken from Epson Singapore's published specification for the PLQ-50M. Drivers, utilities and firmware are available from Epson Singapore's support site (see Datasheet & Downloads).
| PR2 Emulation (10 cpi) | Ultra High Speed Draft: 630 cps; High Speed Draft: 560 cps; Draft: 420 cps; NLQ: 210 cps; LQ: 140 cps |
| Printer Driver Supported OS | Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 |
| Software Solutions Compatibility | Status Monitor |
| Interface | Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported), Serial I/F, High Speed USB 2.0 |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Ordering Information
| Model | PLQ-50M |
| Epson Product Code | C11CJ10503 |
| Recommended Retail Price (incl. GST) | S$1,595.00 |
| Consumables | Ribbon Cartridge (Black) C13S015592 (part no. per Epson brochure) - approx. 5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/char) / approx. 10 million characters (Draft 10cpi, 24 dots/char) |
In the Box
- User's Manual CD
- Setup Guide
- Ribbon Cartridge (Black) - C13S015592
- Power Supply Cable
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — PLQ-50M
What warranty does the PLQ-50M come with?
1 Year Local Warranty from Epson Singapore: 12 months carry-in. Every unit sold by SourceIT is a genuine Singapore set with a GST invoice.
Which consumables does the PLQ-50M use?
Ribbon Cartridge (Black) C13S015592 (part no. per Epson brochure) - approx. 5 million characters (LQ 10cpi, 48 dots/char) / approx. 10 million characters (Draft 10cpi, 24 dots/char) Always use genuine Epson consumables to protect print quality and warranty coverage. SourceIT can supply them together with the unit.
Is stock held locally?
SourceIT holds fast-moving Epson models in Singapore. Anything not in local stock is ordered through Epson's local distributor - ask us for the current lead time before committing to a date.
Can SourceIT quote for multiple units or a project?
Yes. Send us your quantity and delivery requirements and we will quote the units together with consumables, options and installation where required, with local warranty and GST invoice.




