Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220B (007A3)

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 54 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (94 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 59 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 5 dB). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer 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-50 dot matrix printer, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3). Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, Ethernet on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:94
- TM-U220B (007A3):40
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
- TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
Country of origin
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:Indonesia
- TM-U220B (007A3):China
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
- TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
Print head
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:24-pin
- TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:10 - 85%
- TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
Width
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:384 mm
- TM-U220B (007A3):160 mm
Depth
- PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:280 mm
- TM-U220B (007A3):248 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-50, TM-U220B (007A3)
44 specifications	A Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer Model PLQ-50 View product	B Epson TM-U220B (007A3)View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	180 x 360 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	40
Maximum print speedKnown for one	630 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	420 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	140 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one	210 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	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for one	PCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one	14	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
Features2 differ
Product colour	White	White
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	5 dB	64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	China
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	RS-232, 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 head lifeKnown for one	600 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	35000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 38 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	384 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	203 mm	139 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	365 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	452 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	260 mm	243 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.41 kg	3.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24 (2 x 12)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210	84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	48 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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