Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson PLQ-22M

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 22identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22M has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (54 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ-22M has 6 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ-20D (65 W vs 59 W). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20D, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22M. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Cut sheet, Roll on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Character pitch
    • PLQ-20D:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22M:10 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
    • PLQ-22M:Cut sheet, Roll
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
    • PLQ-22M:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20D:59 W
    • PLQ-22M:65 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
    • PLQ-22M:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-20D:270 mm
    • PLQ-22M:260 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, PLQ-22M
56 specifications
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Epson

PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speed480 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)360 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)120 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copies7 copies7 copies
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesCut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB54 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)5 million characters5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers270 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers9.245 g10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
Needles2424
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 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 source2.47 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 palletDiffers28 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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