Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 14identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-350 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-350 has 87 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (347 cps vs 260 cps). The Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-350 (26 W vs 22 W). Product colour: Black, Grey on the Epson LQ-350, Grey on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LQ-350, ESC P on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-350:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-350:347 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Product colour
    • LQ-350:Black, Grey
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Grey
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-350:Epson ESC/P2
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-350:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-350:200 - 240 V
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-350:22 W
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:26 W
  • Depth
    • LQ-350:275 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:296 mm

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Comparison of LQ-350, VP-D500
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LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers347 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)260 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one86 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies4 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 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, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 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 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2ESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W26 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width348 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm296 mm
Height154 mm154 mm
Weight4.1 kg4.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one425 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.11 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203.2 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one45 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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