Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson PLQ-22

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22 (136 vs 94). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,190 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 (1550 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-22 (10 copies vs 7 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson DFX-9000N, A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22.

  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • DFX-9000N:136
    • PLQ-22:94
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • PLQ-22:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
  • Maximum print size
    • DFX-9000N:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • PLQ-22:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • PLQ-22:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • PLQ-22:Indonesia
  • Print head
    • DFX-9000N:9-pin
    • PLQ-22:24-pin

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, PLQ-22
61 specifications
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps360 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 copiesDiffers10 copies7 copies
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W65 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers485 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g9.48 g
Other featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassbooks, cheque
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one700 x 378 x 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.03 m2.47 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.03 m2.47 m
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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