Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson PLQ-22M

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 120 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (480 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22M has 4.9 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (8.2 kg vs 3.3 kg). Package weight: 4.08 kg on the Epson LQ-50, 10.52 g on the Epson PLQ-22M. Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 32 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-22M.

Maximum print speed
- LQ-50:360 cps
- PLQ-22M:480 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-50:64 KB
- PLQ-22M:128 KB
Weight
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
- PLQ-22M:8.2 kg
Package width
- LQ-50:315 mm
- PLQ-22M:260 mm
Package depth
- LQ-50:315 mm
- PLQ-22M:450 mm
Package height
- LQ-50:210 mm
- PLQ-22M:365 mm
Package weight
- LQ-50:4.08 kg
- PLQ-22M:10.52 g
Pallet gross height
- LQ-50:2.25 m
- PLQ-22M:2.47 m

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Comparison of LQ-50, PLQ-22M
54 specifications	A Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	360 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
Normal print speedKnown for one	300 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 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
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
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 life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
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	10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.25 m	2.47 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.25 m	2.47 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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