Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps vs NEC MultiImpact 201SE

5specifications compared
5differ
0identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 58 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (140 cps vs 82 cps). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 0.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (3 W vs 2.5 W). The NEC MultiImpact 201SE has 32 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (70 W vs 38 W). Only the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour.

Colour
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
- MultiImpact 201SE:No
Maximum print speed
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
- MultiImpact 201SE:82 cps
Power consumption (standby)
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
- MultiImpact 201SE:2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
- MultiImpact 201SE:70 W
Weight
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
- MultiImpact 201SE:15 kg

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Comparison of TM-U230S, MultiImpact 201SE
32 specifications	A Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product	B NEC MultiImpact 201SE View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 160 DPI
Maximum print speedDiffers	140 cps	82 cps
Bitmap fontsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OCR-B
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	42	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	1 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 dB
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	180000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	3 W	2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	38 W	70 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	171 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	15 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	166 x 168 x 260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	24 V DC ± 7%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.06/0.085 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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