Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 38 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (80 vs 42). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 28 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (32 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (24-pin vs 9-pin). Continuous paper width range: 57.5 - 76 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, 101.6 - 254 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.06 - 0.085 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
Continuous paper width range
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:57.5 - 76 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper thickness range
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:0.06 - 0.085 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
Buffer size
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
Optional connectivity
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Ethernet, USB 2.0
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB 2.0
Print head
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:9-pin
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W

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Comparison of C31C518653, VP-930R
39 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	42	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 copies
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	4.7 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers	57.5 - 76 mm	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.06 - 0.085 mm	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	4 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	USB
Optional connectivityDiffers	Ethernet, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	180000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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)Differs	31 W	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	2.7 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 286 x 157.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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