Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ -20DM vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 251 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (345 vs 94). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 60 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (540 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 108 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (540 cps vs 432 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ -20DM, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ -20DM:94
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ -20DM:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Cut sheet thickness range
    • PLQ -20DM:0.065 - 0.19 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:ESC P

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, VP-1900
56 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94345
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps540 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-ACode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.19 mm0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2ESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown 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 voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W46 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — 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%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source639 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source402 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source219 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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