Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

18specifications compared
9differ
9identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (64 W vs 60 W). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM. Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ -20DM, A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

Maximum print speed
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
- PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
Character pitch
- PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
Maximum print size
- PLQ -20DM:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
- PLQ-22 CSM:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
- PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
Country of origin
- PLQ -20DM:Indonesia
- PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
Standard interfaces
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ -20DM:60 W
- PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
Weight
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
- PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, PLQ-22 CSM
54 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CSM View product
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Character pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffers	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	432 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	52 - 157 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	Japan
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Serial, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	64 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	9.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one	2.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	7.71 kg (17 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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