Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 285 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 225 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (585 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (7 copies vs 6 copies). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:6 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W
  • Depth
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:280 mm
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:293 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, PLQ-30S
66 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm293 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg8 kg
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
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one64 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 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 source0.12 - 0.53 mm
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%

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