Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 6identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 220 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 100 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (360 cps vs 260 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, ESC P on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:4 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:53 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-22 CSM:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:26 W

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, VP-D500
68 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
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)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W26 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg4.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.82 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203.2 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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