Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 220 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 100 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (360 cps vs 260 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, ESC P on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:6 copies
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:4 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:53 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, VP-D500
70 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps260 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 copies4 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
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 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, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Features2 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
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 W26 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg4.1 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 source203.2 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 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 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 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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