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

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 9identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-22M has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (480 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M 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, 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
    • PLQ-22M:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
    • PLQ-22M:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
    • PLQ-22M:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22M:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
    • PLQ-22M:7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
    • PLQ-22M:Cut sheet, Roll

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, PLQ-22M
64 specifications
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing7 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI600 x 600 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 copies7 copies
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC PEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W65 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm203 mm
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 kg10.52 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesDiffers9 Needles24
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
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 systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 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 source2.47 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 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)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one23 WattUnknown — not stated by the source

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