Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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
60 specifications	A Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps Model LX-310 View product	B Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	390 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	390 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one	78 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeDiffers	100 - 257 mm	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeDiffers	100 - 364 mm	67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	101.6 - 254 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	101.6 - 558.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.39 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.39 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	ESC P, PPDS	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Black, White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Serial, USB 2.0	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	27 W	65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	154 mm	203 mm
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.47 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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