Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-22 CSM

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 1identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 5.7 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (8.2 kg vs 2.5 kg). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, LQ-22 CSM
51 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one1.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg8.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.82 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle sheet front, Paper output front
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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