Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 2identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 406 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU (576 cps vs 170 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 348 million characters more print head life than the Epson TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU (400 million characters vs 52 million characters). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Country of origin: Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, Portugal on the Epson TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:170 cps
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:Portugal
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:52 million characters
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:1.8 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CSM:450 mm
    • TM-T70 (001LG): Parallel, PS, ECW, EU:257 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-T70P
41 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps170 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 printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersJapanPortugal
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters52 million characters
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one64 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.2 kg1.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg3.33 kg
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm125 x 194 x 114 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsDiffers220V, 50/60Hz24 VDC
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixThermal transfer
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 sizesDiffers210 x 29779.5 ± 0.5mm x 93mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm2.6 m
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)126 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C

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