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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 4identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (94 vs 40). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 44 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (64 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (64 dB vs 53 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Power consumption: 59 Watt on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Printing: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 94
    • 40
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 53 dB
    • 64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • RS-232
  • Print head
    • 24-pin
    • 9-pin
  • Print head life
    • 400 million characters
    • 150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10000 h
    • 180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 59 W
    • 31 W

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
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Epson

TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9440
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
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/s
Character densityKnown for one16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB64 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0RS-232
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W31 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers380 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg3.84 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Technical details1 differ
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionDiffers59 WattPrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Font stylesKnown for oneANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m34.8 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.04 m34.8 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 pc(s)108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%

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