Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (57 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson PLQ-20D has 19 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (59 W vs 40 W). Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Labels on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D, Parallel, USB on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20D:220 - 240 V
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20D:59 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Width
    • PLQ-20D:384 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:480 mm
  • Depth
    • PLQ-20D:280 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:370 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, VP-F2000
54 specifications
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies7 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesLabels
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W40 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.245 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — 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 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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