Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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	A Epson LQ-22 CSM View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	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	Yes
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	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
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
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 & dimensionsidentical
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
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	10.82 g	9.78 g
Other features1 differ
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 sizesDiffers	Single sheet front, Paper output front	210 x 297
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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