Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 6 copies). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (57 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (2.7 W vs 0.7 W). Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum number of copies
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:220-240 V
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.7 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:2.7 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:61 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of PLQ-35, VP-F2000
56 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
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 copies7 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
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
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 sourcePull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLabels
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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 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 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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one35000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W40 W
Operational conditions1 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)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg6.8 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
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

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