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Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 8identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 239 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (54 dB vs 49 dB). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • LX-300+II Colour:3000000 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CS:10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LX-300+II Colour:6000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-300+II Colour:23 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, PLQ-22 CS
62 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one270 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers3000000 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage 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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.4 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg9.78 g
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 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
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one23 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 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

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