Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CS vs Epson PLQ-22M

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 22identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22M (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M has 1 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (65 W vs 64 W). The Epson PLQ-22M has 0.74 g more package weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (10.52 g vs 9.78 g). Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22M. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ-22 CS:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • PLQ-22M:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
    • PLQ-22M:65 W
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-22 CS:9.78 g
    • PLQ-22M:10.52 g
  • Pallet gross height
    • PLQ-22 CS:2.23 m
    • PLQ-22M:2.47 m
  • Pallet height (UK)
    • PLQ-22 CS:2.23 m
    • PLQ-22M:2.47 m

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CS, PLQ-22M
60 specifications
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Roll
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
Featuresidentical
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)10000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W65 W
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%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
Weight8.2 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width260 mm260 mm
Package depth450 mm450 mm
Package height365 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers9.78 g10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 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-biUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m2.47 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.23 m2.47 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per pallet32 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)48 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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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