Product comparison · 2 line matrix printers

Epson TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer vs Epson TM-U230 line matrix printer

Key differences

Weight
- TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer:2.5 kg
- TM-U230 line matrix printer:2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer:160 x 248 x 138.5 mm
- TM-U230 line matrix printer:166 x 168 x 259.5 mm
Certification
- TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer:WEEE, RoHS
- TM-U230 line matrix printer:VCCI, FCC, CE, CSA, TÜV
Standard interfaces
- TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer:RJ-45
- TM-U230 line matrix printer:Parallel

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Comparison of TM-U220B-870, TM-U230
11 specifications	A Epson TM-U220B-870 line matrix printer Model TM-U220B-870 View product	B Epson TM-U230 line matrix printer Model TM-U230 View product
Print qualityidentical
Printing width	1.6 characters	1.6 characters
Paper handling1 differ
Paper dimensionsDiffers	57.5±0.5mm, 69.5±0.5mm, 76±0.5mm x dia. 83.0	76.0±0.5 x dia. 83mm
Technical detailsidentical
Fonts included	7 x 9/9 x 9	7 x 9/9 x 9
Poweridentical
Power requirements	24V DC	24V DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	166 x 168 x 259.5 mm
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	WEEE, RoHS	VCCI, FCC, CE, CSA, TÜV
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon life	18 million characters	18 million characters
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RJ-45	Parallel

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