Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM U220

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

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 576 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (576 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 33 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (64 W vs 31 W). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 115 mm more package width than the Epson TM U220 (365 mm vs 250 mm). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Country of origin: Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, China on the Epson TM U220.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
    • TM U220:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • TM U220:0 cps
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
    • TM U220:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • TM U220:31 W
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm
    • TM U220:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CSM:450 mm
    • TM U220:400 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-22 CSM:260 mm
    • TM U220:242 mm
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10.8 kg
    • TM U220:3.73 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, 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 originDiffersJapanChina
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 one9.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers365 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg3.73 kg
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm160 x 286 x 158 mm
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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