Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 10 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (64 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 250 million characters more print head life than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (400 million characters vs 150 million characters). Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Pallet gross height: 2.23 m on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, 34.8 cm on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:31 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:30 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-U220IIB
53 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB64 dB
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0RS-232
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W31 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.2 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source248 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m34.8 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.23 m34.8 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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