Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 251 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (345 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 36 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). Character sets: ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Italic, Katakana on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Paper feed: Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:46 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), VP-1900
74 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94345
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Italic, Katakana
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManualManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
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 rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 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
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W46 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg12.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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