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Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.46 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin

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Comparison of FX-2190II, VP-930R
52 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedKnown for one738 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBUSB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V100 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W29 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one735 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one12.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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