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Epson PLQ-22M vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 251 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22M (345 vs 94). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 60 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22M (540 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 180 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22M (540 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22M, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-22M:94
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22M:480 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-22M:360 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22M:7 copies
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:6 copies
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ-22M:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Cut sheet width range
    • PLQ-22M:65 - 245 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:100 - 420 mm
  • Cut sheet length range
    • PLQ-22M:67 - 297 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:100 - 420 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22M, VP-1900
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94345
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps540 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, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeDiffers65 - 245 mm100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeDiffers67 - 297 mm100 - 420 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 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 source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 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 sourceBlack
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, 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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W46 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 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 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg12.6 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 one10.52 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
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)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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