Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-20D

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
- LQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
- PLQ-20D:10,12 cpi
Buffer size
- LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
Standard interfaces
- LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-22 CSM:64 W
- PLQ-20D:59 W
Weight
- LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg
- PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
Package width
- LQ-22 CSM:260 mm
- PLQ-20D:270 mm
Package depth
- LQ-22 CSM:450 mm
- PLQ-20D:460 mm

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, PLQ-20D
51 specifications	A Epson LQ-22 CSM View product	B Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers	10 cpi	10,12 cpi
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	53 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	64 W	59 W
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, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	8.2 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	260 mm	270 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	460 mm
Package heightDiffers	365 mm	380 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.82 g	9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Box contentsKnown for one	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Single sheet front, Paper output front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
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 palletDiffers	32 pc(s)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	48 pc(s)	42 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Envelopes

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