Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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	A Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum print speedDiffers	360 cps	576 cps
Normal print speedDiffers	300 cps	340 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character densityKnown for one	20 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 dB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	315 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	315 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.08 kg	9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 240 x 153 mm	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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.25 m	2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.25 m	2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers	60 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	80 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	6 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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