Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 2identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (56 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 200 million characters more print head life than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (400 million characters vs 200 million characters). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 2 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (12 million characters vs 10 million characters). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:No
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:200 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
  • Ribbon life
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:12 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:15000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:54 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:9.4 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of FX-2175II, PLQ-22 CSM
57 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs15000 h10000 h
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W64 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg9.2 kg
WidthKnown for one362 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one176.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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 certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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)
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
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source

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