Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (8 copies vs 7 copies). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 25.4 - 558.8 mm more continuous paper length range than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (101.6 - 558.8 mm vs 76.2 - 558.8 mm). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (59 dB vs 57 dB). Only the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has colour. Paper feed: Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer, Pull tractor on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Yes
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum number of copies
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:8 copies
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Paper feed
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
  • Continuous paper width range
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 406.4 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 304.8 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:76.2 - 558.8 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.62 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.15 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB

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Comparison of VP-4300, VP-F2000
45 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one495 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one495 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers8 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, Subscript, UnderlineUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneGothic, OCR-B, RomanUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Sans SerifUnknown — 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 handling5 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 paper, Thick paperLabels
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one80 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 406.4 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 - 0.62 mm0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 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 interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs85 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 2016 x64Unknown — 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
WidthDiffers630 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers441 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers276 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers18.1 kg6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one345 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source

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