Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 0identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 40 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (80 vs 40). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 12 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW (32 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 57 dB). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Storage temperature (T-T): -10 - 50 °C on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW, -30 - 60 °C on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:40
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Buffer size
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:20 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:9-pin
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2 W
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.4 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:31 W
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:-10 - 50 °C
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:-30 - 60 °C

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Comparison of TM-U220IIB, VP-930R
48 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs4080
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 copies
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers20 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC/POSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one150 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs31 W29 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditions3 differ
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%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers139 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.84 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Font stylesKnown for oneANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified ChineseUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for onePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one34.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one34.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one72 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one108 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm

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