Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 34 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (94 vs 60). The Epson PLQ-20D has 5 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 2 copies). The Epson PLQ-20D has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D, Parallel, Serial on the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ-20D:94
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:60
Maximum number of copies
- PLQ-20D:7 copies
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:2 copies
Buffer size
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:4 KB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
Print head
- PLQ-20D:24-pin
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:9-pin
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- PLQ-20D:10000 h
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:180000 h
Weight
- PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:4.8 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, TM-U675P
54 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product	B Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer Model TM-U675P View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	60
Maximum print speedKnown for one	480 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 copiesDiffers	7 copies	2 copies
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 sizeDiffers	64 KB	4 KB
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 originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI A, FCC A, CE
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB 2.0	Parallel, Serial
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
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)Differs	10000 h	180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 million characters
Poweridentical
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)Known for one	59 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	4.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	460 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	9.245 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	186 x 298 x 195 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 10%
Fonts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185.9 x 297.9 x 195.1 mm (7.32 x 11.7 x 7.68")
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	28 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	42 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 45 °C
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%

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