Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (57 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (24-pin vs 9-pin). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.39 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Continuous paper thickness range
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:0.065 - 0.39 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
Buffer size
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:128 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:53 dB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Serial, USB 2.0
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
Print head
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:9-pin
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:220 - 240 V
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
Power consumption (typical)
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:27 W
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W
Width
- LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:362 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:386 mm

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Comparison of LX-310, VP-930R
40 specifications	A Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps Model LX-310 View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	390 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	390 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one	78 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 copies
Paper handling1 differ
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	100 - 257 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	100 - 364 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width range	101.6 - 254 mm	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length range	101.6 - 558.8 mm	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.065 - 0.39 mm	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.39 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black, White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	ESC P, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Serial, USB 2.0	USB
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	27 W	29 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	306 mm
HeightDiffers	154 mm	185 mm
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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