Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

7specifications compared
7differ
0identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 52 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (94 vs 42). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 436 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (576 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 5 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (6 copies vs 1 copies).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ-20M (240v):94
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Maximum number of copies
- PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:1 copies
Ribbon life
- PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), TM-U230P
61 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	140 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 copiesDiffers	6 copies	1 copies
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	Yes
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
Featuresidentical
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 originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
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 lifeDiffers	10 million characters	3 million characters
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)Differs	10000 h	180000 h
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	38 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	460 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	10.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
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 dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.04 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.04 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	28 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	42 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More dot matrix printer comparisons

All dot matrix printer comparisons