Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

6specifications compared
5differ
1identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 10 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (50 vs 40). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 44 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (64 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 10 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (64 dB vs 54 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:40
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2.5 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, TM-U220IIB
46 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW Model TM-U220IIB View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	40
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	300 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	225 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	RS-232
Enduranceidentical
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	248 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	139 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Font stylesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Printing: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.8 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.8 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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