Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-50 has 4 cpi more character density than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (20 cpi vs 16 cpi). The Epson LQ-50 has 44 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (64 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson LQ-50 has 0.8 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (3.3 kg vs 2.5 kg). Pallet gross height: 2.25 m on the Epson LQ-50, 34.8 cm on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Pallet height (UK): 2.25 m on the Epson LQ-50, 34.8 cm on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Character density
    • LQ-50:20 cpi
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:16 cpi
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-50:64 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
  • Weight
    • LQ-50:3.3 kg
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:30 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-50:315 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:33 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-50:210 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:22 mm
  • Package weight
    • LQ-50:4.08 kg
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:3.84 kg
  • Pallet gross height
    • LQ-50:2.25 m
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:34.8 cm

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43 specifications
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LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Character densityDiffers20 cpi16 cpi
Maximum print speedKnown for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
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%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source248 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers315 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
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
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m34.8 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m34.8 cm
Products per palletDiffers60 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs80 pc(s)108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs8 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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