Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 3identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 81 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 495 cps). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (59 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 190 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (200 million characters vs 10 million characters). Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ-22 CSM:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:200 million characters
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:85 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:18.1 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, VP-4300
69 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 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 source0.065 - 0.62 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters200 million characters
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W85 W
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 Server 2016 x64
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source630 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source441 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276 mm
WeightDiffers9.2 kg18.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 characters
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
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
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)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

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