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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (54 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ-20D (64 W vs 59 W). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20D. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Character pitch
    • 10 cpi
    • 10,12 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 54 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 64 W
    • 59 W
  • Weight
    • 8.2 kg
    • 7.7 kg
  • Package width
    • 260 mm
    • 270 mm
  • Package depth
    • 450 mm
    • 460 mm

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51 specifications
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Epson

LQ-22 CSMView product
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Epson

PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speed480 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)360 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)120 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies7 copies7 copies
ColourKnown for oneNo
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)5 million characters5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Needles2424
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output front
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet, Envelopes

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