Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 1identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU (94 vs 56). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 406 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU (576 cps vs 170 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU (64 KB vs 4 KB). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Spain on the Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU. Print technology: Dot matrix on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Thermal transfer on the Epson TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:56
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:170 cps
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:Spain
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-20M (240v):400 million characters
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:52 million characters
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:1.8 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-20M (240v):460 mm
    • TM-T70 (032LG): Serial, PS, EDG, EU:257 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), TM-T70
60 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9456
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps170 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters52 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one59 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.7 kg1.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers380 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg3.33 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixThermal transfer
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 x 194 x 114 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79.5 ± 0.5mm x 93mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm2.6 m
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)126 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C

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