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Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 1identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (7 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 8 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (57 dB vs 49 dB). 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-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Buffer size
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Print head
    • LX-300+II Colour:9-pin
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:24-pin

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, VP-F2000
59 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one337 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one270 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
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/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollLabels
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull tractor
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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — 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, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 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
Operational conditions3 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)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers366 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg6.8 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mmUnknown — 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, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one23 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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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