Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 10identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 980 cps more normal print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (1320 cps vs 340 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (58 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson DFX-9000N has 399,600 million characters more print head life than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (400000 million characters vs 400 million characters). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Built-in barcodes: Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A on the Epson DFX-9000N, Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • DFX-9000N:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Normal print speed
    • DFX-9000N:1320 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:340 cps
  • Built-in barcodes
    • DFX-9000N:Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A
    • PLQ-22 CS:Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • PLQ-22 CS:Indonesia
  • Print head life
    • DFX-9000N:400000 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CS:400 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • DFX-9000N:20000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DFX-9000N:185 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, PLQ-22 CS
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one1550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedDiffers1320 cps340 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one10 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-ACode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeA4 (210 x 297 mm)A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one700 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one378 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers34 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers485 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g9.78 g
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs700 x 378 x 363 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V, 50-60Hz220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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 certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.03 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.03 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers4 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers1 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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