Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

13specifications compared
9differ
4identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 571.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (576 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 7 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (10 million characters vs 3 million characters). Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 286 x 157.5 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

Maximum print speed
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
- PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:3 million characters
- PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h
- PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
- PLQ-22 CSM:384 x 280 x 203 mm

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Comparison of C31C518653, PLQ-22 CSM
48 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CSM View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum print speedDiffers	4.7 cps	576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	42	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	57.5 - 76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.06 - 0.085 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Japan
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	3 million characters	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	10000 h
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	9.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.8 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsDiffers	AC	220V, 50/60Hz
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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