Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 2identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (57 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 4.8 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (7.5 W vs 2.7 W). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 20 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (60 W vs 40 W). Maximum resolution: 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM, Labels on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ -20DM:220 - 240 V
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PLQ -20DM:7.5 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:2.7 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:6.8 kg

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, VP-F2000
51 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
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 one432 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetLabels
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features1 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — 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 interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
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 directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W40 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg6.8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Other featuresidentical
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 certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — 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%
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

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