Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 8.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (10 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (180000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM:384 x 280 x 203 mm

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Comparison of C31C515653, PLQ-22 CSM
42 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
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-232USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg9.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 248 x 138.5 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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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