Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-22 has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson PLQ-22 has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-22:94
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-22:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22:54 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-22:220 - 240 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22:65 W
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W

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Comparison of PLQ-22, VP-930R
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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies5 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — 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, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 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 voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W29 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.48 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for onePassbooks, chequeUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.47 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 one2.47 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 one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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