Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 5identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 96 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (136 vs 40). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 55 dB). Product colour: Black on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, White on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:40
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Black
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:White
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
  • Print head life
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:400 million characters
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:150 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10 W
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2 W

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, TM-U220IIB
66 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13640
Maximum print speedKnown for one738 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB20 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBRS-232
Endurance2 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W31 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg3.84 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m34.8 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m34.8 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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