Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson TM U220

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 480 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (480 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 29 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (60 W vs 31 W). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ -20DM, China on the Epson TM U220. Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 160 x 286 x 158 mm on the Epson TM U220. Print technology: Dot matrix on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Inkjet on the Epson TM U220.

Maximum print speed
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
- TM U220:0 cps
Country of origin
- PLQ -20DM:Indonesia
- TM U220:China
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ -20DM:60 W
- TM U220:31 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
- TM U220:160 x 286 x 158 mm
Print technology
- PLQ -20DM:Dot matrix
- TM U220:Inkjet
Media thickness
- PLQ -20DM:2.6 mm
- TM U220:0.05 - 0.08 mm

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, TM U220
49 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson TM U220 View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	432 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	52 - 157 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2	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	Serial, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown 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 voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	31 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	7.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	384 x 280 x 203 mm	160 x 286 x 158 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDiffers	Dot matrix	Inkjet
Media thicknessDiffers	2.6 mm	0.05 - 0.08 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	7.71 kg (17 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 VDC
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	250 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	242 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.73 kg
Logistics dataidentical
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
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 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)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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