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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 7identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 163.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (269.2 vs 106). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 22 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (487 cps vs 465 cps). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, Gothic, Roman on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.46 mm on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 487 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Product colour
    • Black, White
    • White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel

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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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Epson

VP-2300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-2300

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Printing7 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs487 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cps
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4
Scalable fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman
Character setsDiffersPC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicItalic, Katakana
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W42 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 one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg9.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one325 mm
Package depthKnown for one590 mm
Package heightKnown for one350 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.28 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Printing widthKnown for one106 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)

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