Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 22identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 216 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 24 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (144 cps vs 120 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):144 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
56 specifications
Printing5 differ
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
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 speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers380 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg10.8 kg
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsDiffersCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical details1 differ
Power consumptionDiffers59 Watt64 Watt
Logistics data4 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.04 m2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)48 pc(s)

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