Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 1identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:94
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:40
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:ESC/POS
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:Serial
  • Print head
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • TM-U220IID-041 dot matrix printer:180000 h

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Comparison of PLQ-50CSK, TM-U220IID-041
47 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9440
Maximum print speedKnown for one540 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
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman T, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC/POS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Serial
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.7 W2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W31 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 38 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg2.5 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 one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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