Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890 II vs Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890 II has 20 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (80 vs 60). The Epson FX-890 II has 4 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 2 copies). The Epson FX-890 II has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson FX-890 II, Parallel, Serial on the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer. Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 35 °C on the Epson FX-890 II, 5 - 45 °C on the Epson TM-U675P dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-890 II:80
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:60
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-890 II:6 copies
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:2 copies
  • Buffer size
    • FX-890 II:128 KB
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:4 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890 II:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
  • Ribbon life
    • FX-890 II:7.5 million characters
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:6 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-890 II:20000 h
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:180000 h
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • FX-890 II:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:5 - 45 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • FX-890 II:-30 - 60 °C
    • TM-U675P dot matrix printer:-10 - 50 °C

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Comparison of FX-890 II, TM-U675P
54 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8060
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies2 copies
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 onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — 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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, IBM PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, FCC A, CE
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial
Endurance2 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one7500000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers7.5 million characters6 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 45 °C
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one414 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one540 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.91 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 298 x 195 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V DC ± 10%
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06/0.085 µm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185.9 x 297.9 x 195.1 mm (7.32 x 11.7 x 7.68")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.81 kg (10.6 lbs)

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