Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-L500A (112) vs Zebra QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • TM-L500A (112):Thermal
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Direct thermal
  • Type
    • TM-L500A (112):POS printer
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Mobile printer
  • Print speed
    • TM-L500A (112):250 mm/sec
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:4 ips
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • TM-L500A (112):18.4 cm
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:6.6 cm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-L500A (112):Wired
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Wired & Wireless
  • USB connector
    • TM-L500A (112):USB Type-B
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Mini-USB Type-B
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-L500A (112):No
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Yes
  • Safety
    • TM-L500A (112):TÜV, GOST-R
    • QLn420 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:CE, UL, TUV, CSA

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Comparison of TM-L500A (112), QLn420
80 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal
TypeDiffersPOS printerMobile printer
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print speedDiffers250 mm/sec4 ips
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers18.4 cm6.6 cm
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81.3 cm
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 cm
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 - 7.5 mm
Supported paper widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 - 112 mm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
USB portYesYes
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-BMini-USB Type-B
Serial interfaceYesYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0, RS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Bluetooth, Serial, USB, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one57 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one360000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CutterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Autocutter durabilityKnown for one0.1 million cutsUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one100 kmUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for oneBlack Mark Sensor, Cover Open SensorUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffersTÜV, GOST-RCE, UL, TUV, CSA
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1D, 2D
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPCL-native, EPL, ZPL
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15, Subpart B, EN55022 Class-B, EN60950, EN55024, VCCI class B, EN55024, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersDark GreyBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 128 pixels
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C-20 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-25 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.1 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source187 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one485 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one235 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.02 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.07 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one64 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.07 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
TechnologyKnown for oneThermal LineUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneMain unit, PS-180, User manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper size roll paperKnown for one54.00 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>82.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP43
RechargeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Battery
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, BlackBerry OS, Windows Mobile, iOS
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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