Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 1identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590IIN 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-590IIN 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-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (64 dB vs 55 dB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Product colour: Black on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Grey on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:150 million characters

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, TM-U220IID
59 specifications
Printing1 differ
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
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0USB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
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 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 & 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 one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.28 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 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 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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