Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 3 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (57 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 24 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (64 W vs 40 W). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 96 mm more width than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (480 mm vs 384 mm). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Parallel, USB on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-22 CSM:64 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Width
    • LQ-22 CSM:384 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:480 mm
  • Depth
    • LQ-22 CSM:280 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:370 mm
  • Height
    • LQ-22 CSM:203 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:210 mm
  • Weight
    • LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:6.8 kg

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, VP-F2000
60 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies7 copies7 copies
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, 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 Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W40 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.82 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 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 one2.23 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 one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLabels
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 source76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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