Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 229 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-350 (576 cps vs 347 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-350 (54 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 42 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-350 (64 W vs 22 W). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-350, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

Colour
- LQ-350:No
- PLQ-22 CS:Yes
Maximum print speed
- LQ-350:347 cps
- PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-350:53 dB
- PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- LQ-350:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-350:22 W
- PLQ-22 CS:64 W
Weight
- LQ-350:4.1 kg
- PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
Package width
- LQ-350:220 mm
- PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
Package depth
- LQ-350:425 mm
- PLQ-22 CS:450 mm

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Comparison of LQ-350, PLQ-22 CS
58 specifications	A Epson LQ-350 Model LQ-350 View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	347 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	260 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	86 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	4 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Labels, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, Serial, 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	2.5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	200 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	348 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	154 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	220 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	425 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	360 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.11 g	9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
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
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.13 m	2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.13 m	2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers	45 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	54 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	5 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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