Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CS vs Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 25,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (35000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer. Package weight: 9.78 g on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, 9.27 kg on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:61 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:7.8 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:365 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CS:450 mm
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:455 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CS, PLQ-50CSK
65 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps540 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 print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W61 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers8.2 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers9.78 g9.27 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — 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 dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)48 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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