Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 133.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson DFX-9000N (269.2 vs 136). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,085 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (1550 cps vs 465 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 4 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (10 copies vs 6 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson DFX-9000N, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • DFX-9000N:136
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:6 copies
  • Maximum print size
    • DFX-9000N:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Product colour
    • DFX-9000N:Grey
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:White
  • Buffer size
    • DFX-9000N:128 KB
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:55 dB

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, VP-2300
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136269.2
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps465 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers10 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-ACode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source465 cps
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh 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 rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W42 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg9.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one485 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one840 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one505 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one37.6 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one700 x 378 x 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.03 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.03 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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