Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 1identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (7 copies vs 6 copies). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (57 dB vs 53 dB). Paper feed: Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Pull tractor on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Labels on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Paper feed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Manual
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Envelopes
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-20M (240v):220 - 240 V
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):59 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), VP-F2000
66 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManualPull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesLabels
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
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
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB57 dB
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 interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 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
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%

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