Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 9identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 225 cps). Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, White on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-22 CSM:120 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:75 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
59 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs120 cps75 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Differs5 million characters2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W20 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers260 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m100 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.23 m2.08 m
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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