Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 1identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (94 vs 40). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 10 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (64 dB vs 54 dB). Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, ESC/POS on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-22 CSM:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:ESC/POS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • LQ-22 CSM:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:180000 h

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, TM-U220IID
52 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9440
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB64 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 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 h180000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W24.7 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm138.5 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg2.5 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 one10.82 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
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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 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 one2.23 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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoll
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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