Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 0identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (94 vs 40). The Epson PLQ-22M 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-22M (64 dB vs 54 dB). Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Roll on the Epson PLQ-22M, Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson PLQ-22M, ESC/POS on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-22M:94
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-22M:Cut sheet, Roll
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Roll
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-22M:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-22M:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:ESC/POS
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • PLQ-22M:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22M:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:150 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ-22M, TM-U220IID
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9440
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, RollRoll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB64 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0USB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W24.7 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm138.5 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.52 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.47 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 one2.47 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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