Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 265 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (345 vs 80). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 10 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (550 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (55 dB vs 54 dB). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.065 - 0.46 mm on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Width
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:437 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:639 mm
  • Depth
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:375 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:402 mm
  • Height
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:177 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:219 mm

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Comparison of LQ-590IIN, VP-1900
71 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80345
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps540 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character setsDiffersPC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicItalic, Katakana
Print speedKnown for oneUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 cps
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.46 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 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 source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Operational conditionsidentical
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 requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
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
WidthDiffers437 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg12.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.28 kgUnknown — 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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one7.43 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 W

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