Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 8identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 90 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (360 cps vs 270 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:6 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:128 KB

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
57 specifications
Printing8 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8094
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs67 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC PEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
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 requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers448 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg10.8 kg
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers9 Needles24 Needles
Technical details2 differ
Number of pinsDiffers924
Power consumptionDiffers23 Watt64 Watt
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 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

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