Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 94 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (136 vs 42). The Epson DFX-9000N has 9 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (10 copies vs 1 copies). The Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson DFX-9000N (180000 h vs 20000 h). Only the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 700 x 378 x 363 mm on the Epson DFX-9000N, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Colour
- DFX-9000N:No
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- DFX-9000N:136
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum number of copies
- DFX-9000N:10 copies
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:1 copies
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- DFX-9000N:20000 h
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
Power consumption (standby)
- DFX-9000N:75 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- DFX-9000N:185 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- DFX-9000N:34 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- DFX-9000N:700 x 378 x 363 mm
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, TM-U230P
53 specifications	A Epson DFX-9000N Model DFX-9000N View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	240 x 144 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	42
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	1550 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	1320 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	10 copies	1 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A4 (210 x 297 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	58 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400000 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	75 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	185 W	38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	700 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	378 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	363 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	34 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	485 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	840 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	505 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	37.6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	700 x 378 x 363 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240V, 50-60Hz	24 V DC ± 7%
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.03 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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