Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 370 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (550 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 4.7 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (7.2 kg vs 2.5 kg). Only the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU.

  • Colour
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:180 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:China
  • Weight
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.2 kg
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:40 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:340 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:400 mm
  • Package height
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:242 mm

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, TM-U220B
58 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps180 cps
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers40 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers340 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers9.28 kg3.88 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesDiffersSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardType A 76mm x 83mm diameter
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 248 x 139 mm
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.14 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers7.43 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm2.25 m
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)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W

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