Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 1identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 396 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (576 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 60 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (64 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 28 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (59 W vs 31 W). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), China on the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU. Pallet gross height: 2.04 m on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), 100 cm on the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:180 cps
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:31 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-20M (240v):380 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-20M (240v):460 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:400 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-20M (240v):270 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:242 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), TM-U220B
61 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps180 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 sourceYes
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 originDiffersIndonesiaChina
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
Power1 differ
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)Differs59 W31 W
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 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers380 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg3.88 kg
Other featuresidentical
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 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 source160 x 248 x 139 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.14 mm
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A 76mm x 83mm diameter
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 cm2.25 m
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210

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