Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps vs NEC MultiImpact 700JEN

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

Key differences

The NEC MultiImpact 700JEN has 119 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (259 cps vs 140 cps). The NEC MultiImpact 700JEN has 9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (12 W vs 3 W). The NEC MultiImpact 700JEN has 47 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (85 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 700JEN:No
Maximum print speed
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
- MultiImpact 700JEN:259 cps
Power consumption (standby)
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
- MultiImpact 700JEN:12 W
Power consumption (typical)
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
- MultiImpact 700JEN:85 W
Weight
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
- MultiImpact 700JEN:23 kg

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Comparison of TM-U230S, MultiImpact 700JEN
32 specifications	A Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product	B NEC MultiImpact 700JEN 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	259 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	60 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	RJ-45, 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	12 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	38 W	85 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	320 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	23 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

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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