Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM U220

16specifications compared
15differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 576 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (576 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 28 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (59 W vs 31 W). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 130 mm more package width than the Epson TM U220 (380 mm vs 250 mm). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), China on the Epson TM U220. Print technology: Dot matrix on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Inkjet on the Epson TM U220.

Maximum print speed
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
- TM U220:0 cps
Country of origin
- PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
- TM U220:China
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
- TM U220:31 W
Package width
- PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
- TM U220:250 mm
Package depth
- PLQ-20M (240v):460 mm
- TM U220:400 mm
Package height
- PLQ-20M (240v):270 mm
- TM U220:242 mm
Package weight
- PLQ-20M (240v):10.2 kg
- TM U220:3.73 kg
Print technology
- PLQ-20M (240v):Dot matrix
- TM U220:Inkjet

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), TM U220
59 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product	B Epson TM U220 View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	94	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	0 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	576 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	180 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one	HighSpeed-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/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.53 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	China
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE EN55024, EN60950
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	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
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	59 W	31 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	384 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	7.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	380 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	460 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	242 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.2 kg	3.73 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Dot matrix	Inkjet
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24 Needles	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 286 x 158 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05 - 0.08 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one	59 Watt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.04 m	100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers	80 cm	120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.04 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs	120 cm	2.25 m
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers	28 pc(s)	56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	42 pc(s)	84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	4 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	6 pc(s)	12 pc(s)

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