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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 6identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 189.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (269.2 vs 80). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 128 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (465 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 195 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (465 cps vs 270 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 80
    • 269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • 337 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 270 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 4 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 49 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel

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Epson

LX-300+II ColourView product
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Epson

VP-2300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-2300

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Printing7 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs270 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
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
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features1 differ
Buffer size64 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesESC PESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W42 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg9.4 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
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, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one9 Needles
Printing widthKnown for one106 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9
Power consumptionKnown for one23 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
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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