Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 1identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 40 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (80 vs 40). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps 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 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (64 dB vs 55 dB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Product colour: Black on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Grey on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:ESC/POS
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin

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Comparison of LQ-590II, TM-U220IID
60 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8040
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 setsKnown for onePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollRoll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 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
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2ESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one5000000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers437 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm138.5 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one446 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one534 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one281 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.91 kgUnknown — 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
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 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.7 W

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