Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

5specifications compared
4differ
1identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 10.3 kg more weight than the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer (12.6 kg vs 2.3 kg). Certification: WEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548 on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, VCCI B, RoHS on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: USB on the Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

Buffer size
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:4 KB
- VP-1900 dot matrix printer:128 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:USB
- VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
Weight
- C31C515806 dot matrix printer:2.3 kg
- VP-1900 dot matrix printer:12.6 kg

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Comparison of C31C515806, VP-1900
49 specifications	A Epson C31C515806 dot matrix printer Model C31C515806 View product	B Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer Model VP-1900 View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	345
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	540 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italic, Katakana
Character densityKnown for one	17.8 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ESC P
CertificationDiffers	WEEE, RoHS, VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS 3548	VCCI B, RoHS
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB	Parallel, 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
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	30 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 (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 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%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	639 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	402 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	219 mm
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 248 x 138.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.06 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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