Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LQ-22 CSM

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 52 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (94 vs 42). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 475.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (480 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 KB vs 4 KB). Product colour: Black on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Grey on the Epson LQ-22 CSM. Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
  • Product colour
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Black
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
    • LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:9-pin
    • LQ-22 CSM:24-pin
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h
    • LQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
    • LQ-22 CSM:64 W

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Comparison of C31C518653, LQ-22 CSM
56 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs4294
Maximum print speedDiffers4.7 cps480 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
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
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 class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallelParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
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 one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs31 W64 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
WeightDiffers2.7 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 technologyWiredWired
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 286 x 157.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one7 x 9 / 9 x 9Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.85 µmUnknown — 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)
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one57.5 - 76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.085 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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