Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 175.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22 (269.2 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-22 has 15 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 465 cps). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 105 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 (465 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-22:94
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22:480 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-22:360 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:6 copies
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ-22:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Cut sheet width range
    • PLQ-22:65 - 245 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:90 - 304.8 mm
  • Cut sheet length range
    • PLQ-22:67 - 297 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:70 - 420 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22, VP-2300
68 specifications
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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps465 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 copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
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, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeDiffers65 - 245 mm90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeDiffers67 - 297 mm70 - 420 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 304.8 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 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W42 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
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 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 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg9.4 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 source106 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

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