Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 25identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 1.04 g more package weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (10.82 g vs 9.78 g). Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Standard media sizes: Single sheet front, Paper output front on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 210 x 297 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Package weight
    • LQ-22 CSM:10.82 g
    • PLQ-22 CS:9.78 g

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, PLQ-22 CS
54 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)64 W64 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight8.2 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width260 mm260 mm
Package depth450 mm450 mm
Package height365 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesDiffersSingle sheet front, Paper output front210 x 297
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross height2.23 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)2.23 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per pallet32 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)48 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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