Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 44 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (94 vs 50). The Epson PLQ-22M 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-22M 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, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M.

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

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Comparison of LX-50, PLQ-22M
57 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	300 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	225 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
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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 rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 297 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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, W	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 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)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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