Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 13identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (94 vs 80). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (55 dB vs 54 dB). Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Products per pallet: 14 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 32 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10000 h
  • Width
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:437 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:384 mm
  • Depth
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:375 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:280 mm
  • Height
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:177 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:203 mm

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
64 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffersUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
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 widthDiffers40 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers340 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers9.28 kg10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Needles24 Needles24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers7.43 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs7.43 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W

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