Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM 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-22 CSM has 7 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (10 million characters vs 3 million characters). The Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (180000 h vs 10000 h). Dimensions (WxDxH): 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps. Power requirements: 220V, 50/60Hz on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, 24 V DC ± 7% on the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm
  • Power requirements
    • PLQ-22 CSM:220V, 50/60Hz
    • TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:24 V DC ± 7%

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-U230P
44 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps140 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
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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 originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W38 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.2 kg2.7 kg
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 features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Power requirementsDiffers220V, 50/60Hz24 V DC ± 7%
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
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06/0.085 µm
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

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