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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 0identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (94 vs 40). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 44 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (64 dB vs 53 dB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 94
    • 40
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Roll
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 53 dB
    • 64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • USB
  • Print head
    • 24-pin
    • 9-pin
  • Print head life
    • 400 million characters
    • 150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10000 h
    • 180000 h

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
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Epson

TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

Model TM-U220IID

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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
ColourKnown for oneNo
Character densityKnown for one16 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesRoll
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 oneGrey
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB
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 W24.7 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.2 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm138.5 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 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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