Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX300+ II vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 239 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (576 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 115 cps more normal print speed than the Epson LX300+ II (340 cps vs 225 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX300+ II (128 KB vs 64 KB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX300+ II, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • LX300+ II:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • LX300+ II:225 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:340 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LX300+ II:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LX300+ II:64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • LX300+ II:3 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CS:10 million characters

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Comparison of LX300+ II, PLQ-22 CS
47 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps576 cps
Normal print speedDiffers225 cps340 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 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 one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one337 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one56 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers3 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h10000 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 one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 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)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyDot matrixDot 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 certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY 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 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source

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