Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer vs Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 133.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (269.2 vs 136). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 105 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (465 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). Maximum resolution: 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer, 360 x 360 DPI on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: ESC P on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer, Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:ESC P
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
  • Standard interfaces
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Parallel
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial

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Comparison of VP-2300, DL7400
48 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs269.2136
Maximum print speedDiffers465 cps360 cps
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 handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
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 rangeKnown for one101.6 - 304.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC PEpson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallelParallel, Serial
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs42 W120 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one475 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one396 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one229.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers9.4 kg17 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one106 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 350 x 290 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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