Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps vs Epson PLQ-22M

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 90 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (480 cps vs 390 cps). The Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps has 30 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22M (390 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (54 dB vs 53 dB). Cut sheet width range: 100 - 257 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, 65 - 245 mm on the Epson PLQ-22M. Cut sheet length range: 100 - 364 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, 67 - 297 mm on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:390 cps
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:390 cps
    • PLQ-22M:360 cps
  • Cut sheet width range
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:100 - 257 mm
    • PLQ-22M:65 - 245 mm
  • Cut sheet length range
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:100 - 364 mm
    • PLQ-22M:67 - 297 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:53 dB
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:ESC P, PPDS
    • PLQ-22M:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:9-pin
    • PLQ-22M:24-pin

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Comparison of LX-310, PLQ-22M
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers390 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs390 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one78 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeDiffers100 - 257 mm65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeDiffers100 - 364 mm67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg8.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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")
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
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)

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