Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 189.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps (269.2 vs 80). The Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps has 85 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (550 cps vs 465 cps). The Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 64 KB). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps, Gothic, Roman on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Character sets: Italic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8 on the Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps, Italic, Katakana on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Product colour
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black, White
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:White
  • Buffer size
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Parallel
  • AC input voltage
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:220 - 240 V
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:42 W

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Comparison of C11CF39502, VP-2300
49 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source465 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman
Character setsDiffersItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Italic, Katakana
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 420 mm
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 source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W42 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers414 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg9.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 characters

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