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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-22

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 15identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (7 copies vs 6 copies). Product colour: Black on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Grey on the Epson PLQ-22. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 550 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • Epson ESC/P2
    • Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 25000 h
    • 10000 h

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A

Epson

LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps

Model LQ-590II

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B

Epson

PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one5000000 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers437 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers446 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers534 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers281 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg9.48 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Media types supportedKnown for onePassbooks, cheque
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers7.43 m2.47 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs7.43 m2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one65 W

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