Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-22

21specifications compared
9differ
12identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

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

Maximum resolution
- PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
- PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)
- PLQ -20DM:432 cps
- PLQ-22:360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)
- PLQ -20DM:144 cps
- PLQ-22:120 cps
Character pitch
- PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22:10 cpi
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
- PLQ-22:54 dB
Page description languages
- PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
- PLQ-22:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Standard interfaces
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ -20DM:60 W
- PLQ-22:65 W

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, PLQ-22
65 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson PLQ-22 Model PLQ-22 View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	240 x 360 DPI	360 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	432 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs	144 cps	120 cps
Character pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 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
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	Epson ESC/P2	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Serial, USB 2.0	Parallel, RS-232, 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
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	65 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	8.2 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	260 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.48 g
Other featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passbooks, cheque
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	384 x 280 x 203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.47 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	2.47 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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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