Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 189.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (269.2 vs 80). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 32 KB more buffer size than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (64 KB vs 32 KB). Paper feed: Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer, Push tractor on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper width range: 101.6 - 304.8 mm on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer, 101.6 - 254 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Paper feed
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:Push tractor
  • Continuous paper width range
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 304.8 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Certification
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:VCCI B, RoHS
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:VCCI Class B, RoHS

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Comparison of VP-2300, VP-930R
44 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs269.280
Maximum print speedKnown for one465 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one465 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, UnderlineUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneGothic, RomanUnknown — 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, Push tractorPush tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 304.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one70 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 304.8 mm101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length range101.6 - 558.8 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersVCCI B, RoHSVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallelUSB
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)Differs42 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
WidthDiffers475 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers396 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers229.5 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one106 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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