Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 300 mm more package width than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (450 mm vs 150 mm). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 362 mm more package depth than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (540 mm vs 178 mm). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 188 mm more package height than the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor (280 mm vs 92 mm). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.46 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 0.09 - 0.35 mm on the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor. AC input voltage: 198-264 V on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, 24 V on the Epson M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor.

  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:0.09 - 0.35 mm
  • AC input voltage
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:198-264 V
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:24 V
  • Weight
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:7.2 kg
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:550 g
  • Package width
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:450 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:150 mm
  • Package depth
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:540 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:178 mm
  • Package height
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:280 mm
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:92 mm
  • Package weight
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:8.91 kg
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:650 g
  • Pallet height (UK)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:3.09 m
    • M-290: 44.5mm*2, 24V, Form Stopper,Bottom Of Form Sensor,Bottom Of Form Sensor:178.3 cm

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Comparison of FX-890II, M-290
67 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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 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
Print speedKnown for oneNLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.09 - 0.35 mm
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
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneParallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
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 lifeKnown for one7.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V24 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one54 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 kg550 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers450 mm150 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm178 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm92 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg650 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one3.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m178.3 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 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)560 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)840 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)120 pc(s)

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