Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 54 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (630 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 49 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (54 dB vs 5 dB). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 200 million characters more print head life than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (600 million characters vs 400 million characters). Country of origin: Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:Indonesia
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:600 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CSM:450 mm
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:452 mm
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10.8 kg
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:9.41 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, PLQ-50
59 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps630 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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 speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
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
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB5 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h35000 h
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one64 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one9.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 data2 differ
Package depthDiffers450 mm452 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg9.41 kg
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
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
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%

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