Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson TM U220

15specifications compared
12differ
3identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 480 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (480 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 28 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (59 W vs 31 W). The Epson PLQ-20D has 20 mm more package width than the Epson TM U220 (270 mm vs 250 mm). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20D, China on the Epson TM U220. Package weight: 9.245 g on the Epson PLQ-20D, 3.73 kg on the Epson TM U220.

Maximum print speed
- PLQ-20D:480 cps
- TM U220:0 cps
Country of origin
- PLQ-20D:Indonesia
- TM U220:China
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20D:59 W
- TM U220:31 W
Package width
- PLQ-20D:270 mm
- TM U220:250 mm
Package depth
- PLQ-20D:460 mm
- TM U220:400 mm
Package height
- PLQ-20D:380 mm
- TM U220:242 mm
Package weight
- PLQ-20D:9.245 g
- TM U220:3.73 kg
Print technology
- PLQ-20D:Dot matrix
- TM U220:Inkjet

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, TM U220
48 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product	B Epson TM U220 View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	0 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet, Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	China
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE EN55024, EN60950
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	RS-232, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (typical)Differs	59 W	31 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	7.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	270 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	460 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	380 mm	242 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.245 g	3.73 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Dot matrix	Inkjet
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 286 x 158 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05 - 0.08 mm
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers	28 pc(s)	56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	42 pc(s)	84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	4 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	6 pc(s)	12 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.25 m

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