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

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

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 239 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (576 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM 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 CSM. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

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

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, PLQ-22 CSM
62 specifications
Printing3 differ
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)
Features3 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 originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
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 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers448 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg10.8 kg
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
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)
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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