Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

Add a product
  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 120 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ -20DM (360 x 360 DPI vs 240 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (432 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (144 cps vs 120 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of PLQ -20DM, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
62 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speed480 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W64 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 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 source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More dot matrix printer comparisons

All dot matrix printer comparisons