Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22M vs Epson TM-U220B (007A3)

15specifications compared
14differ
1identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (94 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 10 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22M (64 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson PLQ-22M has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (24-pin vs 9-pin). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-22M, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3). Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M, Ethernet on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ-22M:94
- TM-U220B (007A3):40
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-22M:54 dB
- TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
Country of origin
- PLQ-22M:Indonesia
- TM-U220B (007A3):China
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
- TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
Print head
- PLQ-22M:24-pin
- TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLQ-22M:10 - 80%
- TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
Width
- PLQ-22M:384 mm
- TM-U220B (007A3):160 mm
Depth
- PLQ-22M:280 mm
- TM-U220B (007A3):248 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22M, TM-U220B (007A3)
59 specifications	A Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product	B Epson TM-U220B (007A3)View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	600 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	40
Maximum print speedKnown for one	480 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	65 - 245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	67 - 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	China
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TÜV
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0	Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
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 life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	384 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	203 mm	139 mm
WeightDiffers	8.2 kg	2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	260 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	365 mm	243 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.52 g	3.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.47 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	2.47 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210

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