Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps vs Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 22.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps (30 million characters vs 7.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps (180000 h vs 20000 h). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps, USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:128 KB
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
  • Ribbon life
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:7.5 million characters
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:30 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:20000 h
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
  • Weight
    • C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:7.17 kg
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg

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Comparison of C11CF37201, C31C515806
37 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers7.5 million characters30 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.17 kg2.3 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06 µm

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