Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

Add a product
  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum number of copies
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Paper feed
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
  • Continuous paper length range
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:76.2 - 558.8 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.15 mm
  • Buffer size
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Parallel
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:42 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of VP-2300, VP-F2000
44 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one269.2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 copies7 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
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedDiffersManual, Push tractorPull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paperLabels
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 range101.6 - 304.8 mm101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers101.6 - 558.8 mm76.2 - 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 - 0.15 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersVCCI B, RoHSVCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallelParallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs42 W40 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
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 supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP HomeWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers475 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers396 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers229.5 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one106 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More dot matrix printer comparisons

All dot matrix printer comparisons