Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CS vs Epson TM U220

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 2identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 576 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (576 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 33 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (64 W vs 31 W). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 10 mm more package width than the Epson TM U220 (260 mm vs 250 mm). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, China on the Epson TM U220.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
    • TM U220:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
    • TM U220:0 cps
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CS:Indonesia
    • TM U220:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
    • TM U220:31 W
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
    • TM U220:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CS:450 mm
    • TM U220:400 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-22 CS:365 mm
    • TM U220:242 mm
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-22 CS:9.78 g
    • TM U220:3.73 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CS, TM U220
40 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps0 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE EN55024, EN60950
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — 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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W31 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one8.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers9.78 g3.73 kg
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm160 x 286 x 158 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsDiffers220V, 50/60Hz24 VDC
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixInkjet
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-biUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.08 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 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 palletDiffers32 pc(s)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 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)

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