Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

8specifications compared
5differ
3identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps has 2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (42 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 16 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (20 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps has 0.2 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (2.7 kg vs 2.5 kg). Product colour: Black on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, White on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:40
Product colour
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Black
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:White
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2.5 kg

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Comparison of C31C518653, TM-U220IIB
51 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW Model TM-U220IIB View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	40
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	4.7 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
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 class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	RS-232
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head	9-pin	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
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Power consumption (typical)	31 W	31 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 & dimensions1 differ
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	139 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.5 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	30 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Font stylesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Printing: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.8 cm
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	34.8 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	57.5 - 76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.06 - 0.085 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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