Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 120 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (480 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 4.9 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (8.2 kg vs 3.3 kg). Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 32 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Products per pallet (UK): 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 48 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-50:360 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-50:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:128 KB
  • Weight
    • LQ-50:3.3 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:365 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:450 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-50:210 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:260 mm
  • Package weight
    • LQ-50:4.08 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10.8 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • LQ-50:2.25 m
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:2.23 m

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Comparison of LQ-50, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
50 specifications
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LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one20 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers315 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.23 m
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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