Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 55 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (550 cps vs 495 cps). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (59 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 36 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (85 W vs 49 W). Only the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has colour. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.065 - 0.62 mm on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.62 mm
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black, White
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:220 - 240 V
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, VP-4300
52 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)136136
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.62 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 million characters
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W85 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 x64
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg18.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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