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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
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
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
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
Package widthDiffers365 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)48 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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