Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 54 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (630 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 200 million characters more print head life than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (600 million characters vs 400 million characters). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 25,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (35000 h vs 10000 h). Country of origin: Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:Indonesia
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:600 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CSM:450 mm
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:445 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-22 CSM:260 mm
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:255 mm
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10.8 kg
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:10.4 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, PLQ-50M
60 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
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
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, 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
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
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 data3 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width365 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm445 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg10.4 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
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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 (UK)48 pc(s)48 pc(s)
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
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%

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