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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson PLQ-22M

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 12identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22M (432 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson PLQ-22M (144 cps vs 120 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22M (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 360 DPI
    • 600 x 600 DPI
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 144 cps
    • 120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10,12 cpi
    • 10 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • Cut sheet
    • Cut sheet, Roll
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • Epson ESC/P2
    • Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • Serial, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0

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PLQ -20DMView product
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Epson

PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI600 x 600 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 one7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetCut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
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 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W65 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one260 mm
Package depthKnown for one450 mm
Package heightKnown for one365 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.52 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for one24
Weight (imperial)Differs7.71 kg (17 lbs)7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.47 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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