Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 4identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 381 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (69 W vs 64 W). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:8 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, PLQ-30S
64 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps195 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 cps
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, High resolution paper
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
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.2 kg8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source293 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — 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
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Logistics dataidentical
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 (UK)Known for one48 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °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 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64

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