Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson VP-F2000 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). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (24-pin vs 9-pin). Paper feed: Push tractor on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, Pull tractor on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, Parallel, USB on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

Paper feed
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Push tractor
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
Buffer size
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
Print head
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:24-pin
AC input voltage
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:100 V
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:6.8 kg

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Comparison of LX-50, VP-F2000
34 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer Model VP-F2000 View product
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Line spacingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.9 cm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	50	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 handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffers	Push tractor	Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Labels
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	57 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	9-pin	24-pin
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 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 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	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	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 240 x 153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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