Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (59 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer has 25,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (35000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson LQ-780N dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:46 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:6.7 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-780N dot matrix printer:325 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm

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Comparison of LQ-780N, PLQ-22 CS
70 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, RomanUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — 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
Number of charactersKnown for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W64 W
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 requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers325 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers8.31 kg9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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