Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 160 cps more normal print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (340 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM 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 CSM. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Normal print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM:340 cps
  • Character pitch
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), PLQ-22 CSM
61 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedDiffers180 cps340 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 (210 x 297 mm)
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.7 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers380 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 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 oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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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