Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 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 25 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps (30 million characters vs 5 million characters). The Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer has 155,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps (180000 h vs 25000 h). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps, USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
  • Ribbon life
    • C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps:5 million characters
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:30 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
  • Weight
    • C11CF39201 dot matrix printer 550 cps:7.2 kg
    • C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg

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Comparison of C11CF39201, C31C515806
35 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 one550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 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
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — 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 one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers5 million characters30 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one437 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg2.3 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
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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