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Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 1identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 108 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 20 KB). The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 57 dB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). Paper tray media types: Roll on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer, Labels on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Paper tray media types
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:Roll
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Buffer size
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:20 KB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Print head
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:1.2 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:2.7 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:24.7 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:-10 - 50 °C
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:-30 - 60 °C

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Comparison of TM-U220IID, VP-F2000
33 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollLabels
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers20 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64 dB57 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC/POSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBParallel, USB
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.2 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs24.7 W40 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 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers138.5 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg6.8 kg

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