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Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson TM-U220B (007A3)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 40 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (80 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 15 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (64 dB vs 49 dB). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (24-pin vs 9-pin). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Ethernet on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
    • TM-U220B (007A3):40
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007A3):China
  • Standard interfaces
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
  • Print head
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:24-pin
    • TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:10 - 80%
    • TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
  • Width
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:366 mm
    • TM-U220B (007A3):160 mm
  • Depth
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:275 mm
    • TM-U220B (007A3):248 mm

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, TM-U220B (007A3)
60 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8040
Maximum print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one3 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTÜV
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm243 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg3.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210

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