Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 1identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 180 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (480 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 135 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (360 cps vs 225 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:24-pin
  • Weight
    • LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:8.2 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
53 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs5094
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 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 source6 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
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 source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for onePush tractorUnknown — not stated by the source

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