Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,055 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (1550 cps vs 495 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (10 copies vs 8 copies). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson DFX-9000N (59 dB vs 58 dB). Only the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has colour. Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • DFX-9000N:No
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:8 copies
  • Maximum print size
    • DFX-9000N:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Product colour
    • DFX-9000N:Grey
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Print head
    • DFX-9000N:9-pin
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:24-pin

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DFX-9000N

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Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps495 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers10 copies8 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 source495 cps
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Sans Serif
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, Thick paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 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 - 0.62 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB59 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, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W85 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditionsidentical
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 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg18.1 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 source345 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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