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Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 12identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (7 copies vs 6 copies). Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Black on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-22 CSM:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, LQ-590II
63 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps550 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h25000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm437 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm446 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm534 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm281 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g8.91 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Standard media sizesDiffersSingle sheet front, Paper output frontSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m7.43 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.23 m7.43 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one64 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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