Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 4 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer (10 million characters vs 6 million characters). The Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (180000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer.

Colour
- PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:No
Buffer size
- PLQ-22 CSM:128 KB
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:4 KB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:180000 h
Weight
- PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:4.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PLQ-22 CSM:384 x 280 x 203 mm
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:186 x 298 x 195 mm
Power requirements
- PLQ-22 CSM:220V, 50/60Hz
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:24 V DC ± 10%

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-U675
47 specifications	A Epson PLQ-22 CSM View product	B Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer Model TM-U675 View product
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum print speedKnown for one	576 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	340 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	54 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, RoHs
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 2.0	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers	10 million characters	6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	10000 h	180000 h
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	64 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.2 kg	4.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	10.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	384 x 280 x 203 mm	186 x 298 x 195 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsDiffers	220V, 50/60Hz	24 V DC ± 10%
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 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-bi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	210 x 297	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185.4 x 297.2 x 195.6 mm (7.3 x 11.7 x 7.7")
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.23 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	32 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	48 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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