Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

4specifications compared
4differ
0identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 28 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (32 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 1 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (3.5 kg vs 2.5 kg). Certification: WEEE, RoHS on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, VCCI Class B, RoHS on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Buffer size
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Certification
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:WEEE, RoHS
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:VCCI Class B, RoHS
Standard interfaces
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
Weight
- C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:3.5 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, VP-930R
33 specifications	A Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer Model C31C515653 View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 copies
Character densityKnown for one	16 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 dB
CertificationDiffers	WEEE, RoHS	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232	USB
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	1.5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	180000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	386 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 mm
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source

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