Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 432 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (612 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 23 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (54 W vs 31 W). Only the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU.

  • Colour
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:No
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:180 cps
  • Buffer size
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:54 W
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:31 W
  • Weight
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:7.2 kg
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:450 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • FX-890II dot matrix printer:540 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:400 mm

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Comparison of FX-890II, TM-U220B
70 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
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 speedDiffers612 cps180 cps
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 handlingidentical
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 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
Features2 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 originDiffersIndonesiaChina
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 voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs54 W31 W
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 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers450 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg3.88 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
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 sizesDiffersSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardType A 76mm x 83mm diameter
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 248 x 139 mm
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.14 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one3.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm2.25 m
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)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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