Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 0identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer 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-U220IID dot matrix printer (400 million characters vs 150 million characters). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:No
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:24.7 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:2.5 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-U220IID
51 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
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
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoll
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 sourceGrey
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0USB
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 W24.7 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 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 source138.5 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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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