Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson PLQ-22M

37specifications compared
27differ
10identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22M (136 vs 94). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,190 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22M (1550 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-22M (10 copies vs 7 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson DFX-9000N, A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22M.

Maximum resolution
- DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
- PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)
- DFX-9000N:136
- PLQ-22M:94
Maximum print speed (draft)
- DFX-9000N:1550 cps
- PLQ-22M:360 cps
Maximum number of copies
- DFX-9000N:10 copies
- PLQ-22M:7 copies
Maximum print size
- DFX-9000N:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
- PLQ-22M:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Sound pressure level (printing)
- DFX-9000N:58 dB
- PLQ-22M:54 dB
Country of origin
- DFX-9000N:Japan
- PLQ-22M:Indonesia
Print head
- DFX-9000N:9-pin
- PLQ-22M:24-pin

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, PLQ-22M
62 specifications	A Epson DFX-9000N Model DFX-9000N View product	B Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	240 x 144 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	94
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	1550 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	10 copies	7 copies
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	1320 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 297 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer size	128 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	58 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originDiffers	Japan	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Print head lifeDiffers	400000 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs	15 million characters	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	185 W	65 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	75 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	700 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	378 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	363 mm	203 mm
WeightDiffers	34 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	485 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	840 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	505 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	37.6 g	10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	700 x 378 x 363 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V, 50-60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.03 m	2.47 m
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.03 m	2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	4 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	1 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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