Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

5specifications compared
2differ
3identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 16 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (20 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

Buffer size
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB

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Comparison of C31C515653, TM-U220IID
27 specifications	A Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer Model C31C515653 View product	B Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer Model TM-U220IID View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Character density	16 cpi	16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Roll
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ESC/POS
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232	USB
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h	180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	1.5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.7 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	248 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138.5 mm
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source

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