Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 34 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (94 vs 60). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Parallel, Serial on the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer. Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 186 x 298 x 195 mm on the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ -20DM:94
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:60
Buffer size
- PLQ -20DM:128 KB
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:4 KB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
Print head
- PLQ -20DM:24-pin
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:9-pin
Ribbon life
- PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:180000 h
Weight
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:4.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
- TM-U675P dot matrix printer:186 x 298 x 195 mm

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, TM-U675P
46 specifications	A Epson PLQ -20DM View product	B Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer Model TM-U675P View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	4 KB
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
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	Serial, USB 2.0	Parallel, Serial
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
Endurance3 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 lifeDiffers	10 million characters	6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	10000 h	180000 h
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	4.8 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	384 x 280 x 203 mm	186 x 298 x 195 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one	2.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Differs	7.71 kg (17 lbs)	4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)
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")
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	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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