Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-U220B (007A3) vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 0identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 305 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (345 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 10 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (24-pin vs 9-pin). Product colour: White on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3), Black on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3), Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • TM-U220B (007A3):40
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Product colour
    • TM-U220B (007A3):White
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TM-U220B (007A3):-10 - 50 °C
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:-30 - 60 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:10 - 80%
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:0 - 85%

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Comparison of TM-U220B (007A3), VP-1900
52 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs40345
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneTÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernetParallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers139 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one243 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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