Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 11identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 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 (585 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson PLQ-22, Black, Grey on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22:480 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-22:360 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Product colour
    • PLQ-22:Grey
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:Black, Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22:54 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-22:220 - 240 V
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22:65 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W

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Comparison of PLQ-22, PLQ-30S
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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing3 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
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, High resolution paper
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
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
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W69 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Windows 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
DepthDiffers280 mm293 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.48 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for onePassbooks, chequeUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — 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 one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.47 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 one2.47 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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