Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ -20DM

19specifications compared
9differ
10identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 120 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ -20DM (360 x 360 DPI vs 240 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (432 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (144 cps vs 120 cps). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum resolution
- LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
- PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)
- LQ-22 CSM:120 cps
- PLQ -20DM:144 cps
Character pitch
- LQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
- PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
Page description languages
- LQ-22 CSM:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
- PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
Standard interfaces
- LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-22 CSM:64 W
- PLQ -20DM:60 W

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, PLQ -20DM
60 specifications	A Epson LQ-22 CSM View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	360 x 360 DPI	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	360 cps	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs	120 cps	144 cps
Character pitchDiffers	10 cpi	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	55 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Epson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
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
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	64 W	60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	7.7 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
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	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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