Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 1identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 155,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 25000 h). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 4.7 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (7.2 kg vs 2.5 kg). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:7.2 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, FX-890IIN
67 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source612 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source463 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.46 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232Ethernet, Parallel, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h25000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one1.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198-264 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 60%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source414 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source375 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source177 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg7.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guide
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 Needles (2 x 9)
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.09 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.09 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)

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