Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (94 vs 40). The Epson PLQ-20D has 44 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (64 dB vs 53 dB). Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-20D, ESC/POS on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20D:94
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Roll
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-20D:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:ESC/POS
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • PLQ-20D:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-20D:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:150 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, TM-U220IID
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9440
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesRoll
Features3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB64 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0USB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W24.7 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm138.5 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.245 gUnknown — 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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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