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Epson LX300+ II vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX300+ II 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 8 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX300+ II (57 dB vs 49 dB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson LX300+ II (24-pin vs 9-pin). Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1 on the Epson LX300+ II, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Optional connectivity: Ethernet on the Epson LX300+ II, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • LX300+ II:64 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • Optional connectivity
    • LX300+ II:Ethernet
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LX300+ II:9-pin
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • AC input voltage
    • LX300+ II:120 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Weight
    • LX300+ II:4.4 kg
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:3.5 kg

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Comparison of LX300+ II, VP-930R
42 specifications
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 copies
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one337 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one337 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one56 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one225 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB57 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B, RoHS
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1USB
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernetUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown 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
AC input voltageDiffers120 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source386 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source306 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source

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