Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps has 290 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (550 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps has 23 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (49 W vs 26 W). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps, Gothic, Roman, Sans Serif on the Epson VP-D500 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-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Product colour
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black, White
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:220 - 240 V
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:26 W
  • Width
    • C11CF39502 dot matrix printer 550 cps:414 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:348 mm

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Comparison of C11CF39502, VP-D500
51 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 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, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
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 handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 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 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
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, WhiteGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
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 W26 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 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203.2 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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