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Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (54 dB vs 49 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Package weight: 5.86 kg on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 9.78 g on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Maximum print speed
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Buffer size
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:200 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CS:400 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:6000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:20 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:4.4 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, PLQ-22 CS
63 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one3 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.4 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 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
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm2.23 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 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)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm

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