Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 4.9 kg more weight than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (8.2 kg vs 3.3 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Weight
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:384 x 280 x 203 mm

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-22 CS
45 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for onePush tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 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 source9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs275 x 240 x 153 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
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
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)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, WUnknown — not stated by the source

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