Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20D (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (54 dB vs 53 dB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20D, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

Colour
- PLQ-20D:No
- PLQ-22 CS:Yes
Maximum print speed
- PLQ-20D:480 cps
- PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
Character pitch
- PLQ-20D:10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
Buffer size
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
- PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
- PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20D:59 W
- PLQ-22 CS:64 W
Weight
- PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
- PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, PLQ-22 CS
56 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet, Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	59 W	64 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	270 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	460 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	380 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.245 g	9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers	28 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	42 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 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	2.23 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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