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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 111 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 465 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum print speed
    • 576 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 54 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • USB 2.0
    • Parallel
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 64 W
    • 42 W
  • Weight
    • 9.2 kg
    • 9.4 kg

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Epson

PLQ-22 CSMView product
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Epson

VP-2300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-2300

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one465 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, Katakana
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W42 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one475 mm
DepthKnown for one396 mm
HeightKnown for one229.5 mm
WeightDiffers9.2 kg9.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one106 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneDot 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-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one365 mm
Package depthKnown for one450 mm
Package heightKnown for one260 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.8 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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