Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (360 cps vs 225 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-22 CSM:94
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Standard interfaces
- LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Print head
- LQ-22 CSM:24-pin
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
Weight
- LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, LX-50
52 specifications	A Epson LQ-22 CSM View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	360 cps	225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)	54 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	64 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	8.2 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	10.82 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Single sheet front, Paper output front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	32 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	48 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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