Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

12specifications compared
11differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20D has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson PLQ-20D has 32 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 32 KB). Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson PLQ-20D, 100 V on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- PLQ-20D:94
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
Maximum number of copies
- PLQ-20D:7 copies
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
Buffer size
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
AC input voltage
- PLQ-20D:220 - 240 V
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
Power consumption (typical)
- PLQ-20D:59 W
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W
Width
- PLQ-20D:384 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:386 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, VP-930R
55 specifications	A Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	94	80
Maximum print speedKnown for one	480 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	360 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	120 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	7 copies	5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for one	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 180 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet, Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	64 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB 2.0	USB
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	5 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	10 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
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	59 W	29 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	384 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	306 mm
HeightDiffers	203 mm	185 mm
WeightDiffers	7.7 kg	3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	460 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	9.245 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	28 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	42 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	6 pc(s)	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%
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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