Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer

9specifications compared
6differ
3identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer has 4.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (6 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer has 2.3 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (4.8 kg vs 2.5 kg). Safety: UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950) on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, UL, CSA on the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer. Certification: WEEE, RoHS on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, VCCI A, FCC A, CE, RoHs on the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer.

Safety
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:UL, CSA
Certification
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:WEEE, RoHS
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:VCCI A, FCC A, CE, RoHs
Standard interfaces
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:6 million characters
Weight
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:4.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- TM-U675 dot matrix printer:186 x 298 x 195 mm

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Comparison of C31C515653, TM-U675
21 specifications	A Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer Model C31C515653 View product	B Epson TM-U675 dot matrix printer Model TM-U675 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	60
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 copies
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer size	4 KB	4 KB
SafetyDiffers	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	UL, CSA
CertificationDiffers	WEEE, RoHS	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, RoHs
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232	Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Ribbon lifeDiffers	1.5 million characters	6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h	180000 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	4.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	186 x 298 x 195 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 ± 10%
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185.4 x 297.2 x 195.6 mm (7.3 x 11.7 x 7.7")
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)

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