Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps vs Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (80 vs 42). The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 607.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (612 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 KB vs 4 KB). Only the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps has colour. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.46 - 0.46 mm on the Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps, 0.06 - 0.085 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps.

Colour
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:No
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:80
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:612 cps
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
Continuous paper thickness range
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:0.46 - 0.46 mm
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:0.06 - 0.085 mm
Buffer size
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:128 KB
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
Standard interfaces
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
Ribbon life
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:7.5 million characters
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps:20000 h
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:180000 h

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Comparison of C11CF37201, C31C518653
42 specifications	A Epson C11CF37201 dot matrix printer 612 cps Model C11CF37201 View product	B Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	80	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	612 cps	4.7 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	463 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	115 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.46 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.46 - 0.46 mm	0.06 - 0.085 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57.5 - 76 mm
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	ESC P, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head	9-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers	7.5 million characters	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	180000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	120 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-30 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	30 - 60%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	437 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	376 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	177 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	7.17 kg	2.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 x 9 / 9 x 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.85 µm

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