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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Epson

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
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
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
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
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
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers9.245 g10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
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")
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)

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