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Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 96 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 32 KB). Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:94
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:220-240 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.7 W
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.4 W

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Comparison of PLQ-35, VP-930R
54 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedKnown for one540 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
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one180 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman T, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
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 oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 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 head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one35000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.7 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W29 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 38 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg3.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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