Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 216 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 40 cps more normal print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (340 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). Package weight: 4.08 kg on the Epson LQ-50, 9.78 g on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LQ-50, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-50:360 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • LQ-50:300 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:340 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-50:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
  • Weight
    • LQ-50:3.3 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:450 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-50:210 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:365 mm
  • Package weight
    • LQ-50:4.08 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:9.78 g

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Comparison of LQ-50, PLQ-22 CS
39 specifications
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LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps576 cps
Normal print speedDiffers300 cps340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character densityKnown for one20 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers315 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs275 x 240 x 153 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers60 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs80 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs8 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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