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

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 11identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-22M has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 225 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Cut sheet, Roll on the Epson PLQ-22M. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
    • PLQ-22M:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
    • PLQ-22M:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:75 cps
    • PLQ-22M:120 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
    • PLQ-22M:7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
    • PLQ-22M:Cut sheet, Roll
  • Buffer size
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • PLQ-22M:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, PLQ-22M
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PLQ-22M

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Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs75 cps120 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies7 copies
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
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet, Roll
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Differs2 million characters5 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W65 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
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 kg10.52 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 systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm2.47 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.08 m2.47 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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