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Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Continuous paper width range
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 406.4 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Certification
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:VCCI B, RoHS
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:VCCI Class B, RoHS
  • Standard interfaces
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB

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Comparison of VP-1900, VP-930R
43 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs34580
Maximum print speedKnown for one540 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one540 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, UnderlineUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, KatakanaUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorPush tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 406.4 mm101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length range101.6 - 558.8 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersVCCI B, RoHSVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, 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
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 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
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 oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers12.6 kg3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one136 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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