Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson DFX-9000N

7specifications compared
5differ
2identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N 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 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson DFX-9000N (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson DFX-9000N has 31.7 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (34 kg vs 2.3 kg). Product colour: Black on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Grey on the Epson DFX-9000N. Dimensions (WxDxH): 160 x 248 x 138.5 mm on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, 700 x 378 x 363 mm on the Epson DFX-9000N.

Product colour
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:Black
- DFX-9000N:Grey
Buffer size
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
- DFX-9000N:128 KB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:180000 h
- DFX-9000N:20000 h
Weight
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg
- DFX-9000N:34 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- DFX-9000N:700 x 378 x 363 mm

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Comparison of C31C515806, DFX-9000N
54 specifications	A Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer Model C31C515806 View product	B Epson DFX-9000N Model DFX-9000N View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1550 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1320 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character densityKnown for one	17.8 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Japan
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Standard interfacesKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	180000 h	20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	30 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	378 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	363 mm
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	34 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	485 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	840 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	505 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.6 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	700 x 378 x 363 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V, 50-60Hz
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.06 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)

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