Reliability - Epson TM-U950 Technical Manual

CONFIDENTIAL
Noise
63 dB (operating, measured in ANSI bystander position; printing on receipt and journal paper
roll)

Reliability

Mechanics
MCBF
Life expectancy
Life expectancy of print head
MICR reader mechanism (only when the printer is used with the MICR reader):
MCBF:
Life:
Certifications
Japan:
North America:
Europe:
1-12 Features and General Specifications
5,000,000 lines (auto-cutter and stamp once every 15 lines)
7,500,000 lines (The printer's life is considered over when the
printer cannot function due to worn-out main parts such as
motor, solenoids, frames, and shafts.)
150,000,000 characters (average 2 dot/wire/1 character)
160,000 passes
240,000 passes
1 pass: reading characters to printing endorsements on a
U.S. personal check (152 mm (5.98") long)
The MICR reader is defined to have reached the end of its
life when it cannot function properly because of wearing out
of the main parts (magnetic head, head holding roller, etc).
EMI: VCCI Class 1
EMI: FCC Class 1
Safety standards: UL1950-2TH-D3
C-UL
CE marking (printer with MICR reader under application)
EN55022
EN50082-1
EN45501 (except when connected to IM)
Safety standard: TÜV
Rev. A