Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (80 vs 50). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps 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 3 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (57 dB vs 54 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 100 V on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:3.5 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, VP-930R
33 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	50	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 copies
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	300 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	225 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feed	Push tractor	Push tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	57 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, 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 directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	386 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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