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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 195 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (495 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 270 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (495 cps vs 225 cps). Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, ESC P on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 200 - 240 V on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 100 V on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 136
  • Maximum print speed
    • 300 cps
    • 495 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 225 cps
    • 495 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 3 copies
    • 8 copies
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
    • ESC P
  • AC input voltage
    • 200 - 240 V
    • 100 V

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Epson LQ-300+II ColourView product
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VP-4300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-4300

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Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80136
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies8 copies
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 180 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.62 mm
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB59 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390ESC P
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Enduranceidentical
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for one200 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W85 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
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 oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg18.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one365 mm
Package depthKnown for one448 mm
Package heightKnown for one225 mm
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Printing widthKnown for one345 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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