Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 239 mm more width than the EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW (384 mm vs 145 mm). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 85 mm more depth than the EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW (280 mm vs 195 mm). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), China on the EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW. Products per pallet: 28 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 128 pc(s) on the EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW.

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:55 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:China
  • Width
    • PLQ-20M (240v):384 mm
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:145 mm
  • Depth
    • PLQ-20M (240v):280 mm
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:195 mm
  • Height
    • PLQ-20M (240v):203 mm
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:148 mm
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:1.8 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-20M (240v):460 mm
    • EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW:257 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), EPSON TM-T88IV (052) PWRD USB W/O PS ECW
62 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm145 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm195 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm148 mm
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 kg2.3 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentConnector Cover, Main unit, Power switch cover, User manual
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m2.25 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.04 m2.25 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)128 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)192 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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