Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs NEC MultiImpact 201SE

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 494 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (576 cps vs 82 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 112 KB more buffer size than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (128 KB vs 16 KB). The NEC MultiImpact 201SE has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (59 dB vs 54 dB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour.

Colour
- PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
- MultiImpact 201SE:No
Maximum print speed
- PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
- MultiImpact 201SE:82 cps
Buffer size
- PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
- MultiImpact 201SE:16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
- MultiImpact 201SE:59 dB
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
- MultiImpact 201SE:70 W
Weight
- PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
- MultiImpact 201SE:15 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, MultiImpact 201SE
53 specifications	A Epson PLQ-22 CSM View product	B NEC MultiImpact 201SE View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	82 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	340 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 160 DPI
Bitmap fontsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OCR-B
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	59 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	64 W	70 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.2 kg	15 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	171 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	10.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	384 x 280 x 203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	220V, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	210 x 297	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	32 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	48 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%

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