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Epson TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer vs Zebra ZP 505

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:Dot matrix
    • ZP 505:Direct thermal
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:8.3 cm
    • ZP 505:12.7 cm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:Wired & Wireless
    • ZP 505:Wired
  • Serial interface type
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:RS-232, RS-485
    • ZP 505:RS-232
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:Yes
    • ZP 505:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:Yes
    • ZP 505:No
  • Safety
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
    • ZP 505:COC
  • Product colour
    • TM-U220-i Wired & Wireless Dot matrix POS printer:Grey
    • ZP 505:Black, Grey

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Comparison of TM-U220-i, ZP 505
47 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixDirect thermal
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 x 203 DPI
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 mm/sec
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99.1 cm
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers8.3 cm12.7 cm
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.076 - 0.191 mm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232, RS-485RS-232
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, RS-232, RS-485, USB, Wireless LANRS-232
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC39
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZPL II
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 2, EAN 5, EAN-13, EAN-8, MSI, Planet, POSTNET, Plessey, U.P.C.
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.008 GB
Ribbon sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81.3mm x 300/450m
SafetyDiffersUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)COC
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, c-UL, FCC, CE, VCCI, C-Tick, CCC, NOM, IRAM, GOST-R, UC-IEE
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 41 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm181 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers138.5 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS/NZS 3548 class BUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one18000000Unknown — not stated by the source

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