Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (5 copies vs 3 copies). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 32 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 32 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 8 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (57 dB vs 49 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 200 - 240 V on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, 100 V on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum number of copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • AC input voltage
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:200 - 240 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:20 W
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W
  • Width
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:366 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:386 mm
  • Depth
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:275 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:306 mm

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, VP-930R
64 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one300 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers3 copies5 copies
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — 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
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — 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, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W29 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
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 requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one448 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 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

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