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
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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
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
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
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
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
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers9.78 g10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
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 height (UK)Differs2.23 m2.47 m
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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