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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 3identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (59 dB vs 54 dB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 35000 h
    • 10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 46 W
    • 64 W

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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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PLQ-22 CSMView product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one487 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers325 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers8.28 kg10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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