Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 12identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 132 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (612 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 103 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (463 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Page description languages: ESC P, IBM PPDS on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:80
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:ESC P, IBM PPDS
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:24-pin

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Comparison of FX-890II, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
74 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps360 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffersNLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/sHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, IBM PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print yieldKnown for one7500000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers414 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers450 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m2.23 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m2.23 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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