Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 15identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 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 (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (7 copies vs 6 copies). Product colour: Black on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Grey on the Epson PLQ-22. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • PLQ-22:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-22:480 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • PLQ-22:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-22:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-22:10000 h
  • Width
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:437 mm
    • PLQ-22:384 mm

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, PLQ-22
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PLQ-22

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
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-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 speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
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
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 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
Package widthDiffers40 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers340 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers9.28 kg9.48 g
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
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, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassbooks, cheque
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
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers7.43 m2.47 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs7.43 m2.47 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W

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