Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson TM-U220B (007A3)

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (94 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (64 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (24-pin vs 9-pin). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ -20DM, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Ethernet on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ -20DM:94
- TM-U220B (007A3):40
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
- TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
Country of origin
- PLQ -20DM:Indonesia
- TM-U220B (007A3):China
Standard interfaces
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
- TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
Print head
- PLQ -20DM:24-pin
- TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
Weight
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
- TM-U220B (007A3):2.5 kg

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, TM-U220B (007A3)
50 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson TM-U220B (007A3)View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	40
Maximum print speedKnown for one	480 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	China
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TÜV
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Serial, USB 2.0	Ethernet
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
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
Poweridentical
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)Known for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	2.5 kg
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
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	384 x 280 x 203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one	2.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	7.71 kg (17 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	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%
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	243 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210

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