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Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (57 dB vs 56 dB). Continuous paper width range: 101.6 - 406.4 mm on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, 101.6 - 254 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.39 mm on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:136
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Continuous paper width range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:101.6 - 406.4 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.39 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • AC input voltage
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:220 - 240 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of FX-2175II, VP-930R
38 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 copies
Paper handling2 differ
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 406.4 mm101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length range101.6 - 558.8 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.39 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one15000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W29 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
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 requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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