Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 52 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (94 vs 42). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 340 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (480 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 7 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (10 million characters vs 3 million characters). Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ -20DM:94
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Ribbon life
- PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
Power consumption (standby)
- PLQ -20DM:7.5 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ -20DM:60 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, TM-U230P
40 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	480 cps	140 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	Yes
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
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
Featuresidentical
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 originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (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
Endurance2 differ
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 lifeDiffers	10 million characters	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	10000 h	180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	7.5 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	38 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	2.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	384 x 280 x 203 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
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
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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