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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 1identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 81 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 495 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 81 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 495 cps). Character sets: ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Italic, Katakana on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer. Paper feed: Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 94
    • 136
  • Maximum print speed
    • 576 cps
    • 495 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 576 cps
    • 495 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 8 copies
  • Paper feed
    • Manual
    • Manual, Push tractor
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 53 dB
    • 59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, USB 2.0

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
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Epson

VP-4300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-4300

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Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94136
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies8 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, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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/s
ColourKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 180 DPI
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Sans Serif
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManualManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.62 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W85 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg18.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Printing widthKnown for one345 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%

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