Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

30specifications compared
17differ
13identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 160 cps more normal print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (340 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (54 dB vs 53 dB). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

Normal print speed
- PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
- PLQ-22 CS:340 cps
Character pitch
- PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
Buffer size
- PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
- PLQ-22 CS:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
- PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
- PLQ-22 CS:64 W
Weight
- PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
- PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
Package width
- PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
- PLQ-22 CS:260 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), PLQ-22 CS
61 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	576 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedDiffers	180 cps	340 cps
Character pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffers	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one	HighSpeed-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/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.53 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	59 W	64 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	380 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	460 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.2 kg	9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	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
Box contentsKnown for one	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24 Needles	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one	59 Watt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics data4 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.04 m	2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.04 m	2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers	28 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	42 pc(s)	48 pc(s)

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