Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson PLQ-22

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  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 216 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) 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-20M (240v), 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22. Package weight: 10.2 kg on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 9.48 g on the Epson PLQ-22.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-22:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-22:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
    • PLQ-22:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • PLQ-22:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • PLQ-22:54 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • PLQ-22:65 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), PLQ-22
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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
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
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)5 million characters5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W65 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers380 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg9.48 g
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassbooks, cheque
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m2.47 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.04 m2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
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%

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