Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 4identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 96 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (136 vs 40). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps (64 dB vs 55 dB). Product colour: Black on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, White on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:40
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:White
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
  • Print head
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:180000 h

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, TM-U220IIB
60 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13640
Maximum print speedKnown for one550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs49 W2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W31 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers451 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or laterUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers4.59 m34.8 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs4.59 m34.8 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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