Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (57 dB vs 55 dB). Continuous paper width range: 65 - 245 mm on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer, 101.6 - 254 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper length range: 67 - 297 mm on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer, 101.6 - 558.8 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Maximum number of copies
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
Continuous paper width range
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:65 - 245 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length range
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:67 - 297 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness range
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
Buffer size
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:128 KB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
Certification
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:VCCI Class A, RoHS
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:VCCI Class B, RoHS
Standard interfaces
- PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB

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Comparison of PLQ-30S, VP-930R
39 specifications	A Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer Model PLQ-30S View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution	180 x 180 DPI	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speedKnown for one	195 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	585 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for one	4.23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	7 copies	5 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Cut sheet, High resolution paper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	65 - 245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	67 - 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers	65 - 245 mm	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers	67 - 297 mm	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.12 - 0.53 mm	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	57 dB
CertificationDiffers	VCCI Class A, RoHS	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB	USB
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head	24-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltage	100 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.6 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	69 W	29 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 60 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85%	0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	384 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	306 mm
HeightDiffers	203 mm	185 mm
WeightDiffers	8 kg	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one	94 characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR

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