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Epson PLQ-22M vs Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 15identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 60 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22M (540 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ-22M has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 6 copies). The Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22M (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22M:7 copies
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:6 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22M:10000 h
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-22M:220 - 240 V
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:220-240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22M:65 W
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:61 W

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Comparison of PLQ-22M, PLQ-50CSK
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)9494
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)360 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)120 cps120 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs10000 h35000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W61 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width384 mm384 mm
Depth280 mm280 mm
Height203 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers10.52 g9.27 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers2424 (2 x 12)
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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)48 pc(s)48 pc(s)
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g

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