Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

6specifications compared
4differ
2identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 1.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (3 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 0.2 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (2.7 kg vs 2.5 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Ribbon life
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 million characters
Weight
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of C31C515653, TM-U230S
20 specifications	A Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer Model C31C515653 View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffers	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
Safety	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Buffer sizeKnown for one	4 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon lifeDiffers	1.5 million characters	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h	180000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source

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