Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

29specifications compared
7differ
22identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 has 1 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (65 W vs 64 W). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 0.3 g more package weight than the Epson PLQ-22 (9.78 g vs 9.48 g). Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22, A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

Maximum print speed
- PLQ-22:480 cps
- PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
Maximum print size
- PLQ-22:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
- PLQ-22 CS:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-22:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-22:65 W
- PLQ-22 CS:64 W
Package weight
- PLQ-22:9.48 g
- PLQ-22 CS:9.78 g
Pallet gross height
- PLQ-22:2.47 m
- PLQ-22 CS:2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)
- PLQ-22:2.47 m
- PLQ-22 CS:2.23 m

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Comparison of PLQ-22, PLQ-22 CS
61 specifications	A Epson PLQ-22 Model PLQ-22 View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	65 - 245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	67 - 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	65 W	64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	9.48 g	9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
Media types supportedKnown for one	Passbooks, cheque	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.47 m	2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.47 m	2.23 m
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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