Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 90 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 270 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour. Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-22 CSM:120 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, LX-300+II Colour
60 specifications
Printing7 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs120 cps67 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs10 million characters3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h6000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage 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%
Storage 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 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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