Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

6specifications compared
5differ
1identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (42 vs 40). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 1.8 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (3 W vs 1.2 W). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 13.3 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (38 W vs 24.7 W). Only the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour.

Colour
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:No
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:40
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Power consumption (standby)
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:1.2 W
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:24.7 W
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg

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Comparison of TM-U220IID, TM-U230S
30 specifications	A Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer Model TM-U220IID View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	40	42
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	20 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	64 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	ESC/POS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	150 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.2 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	24.7 W	38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	248 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	138.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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