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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 6identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 163.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (269.2 vs 106). The Epson LQ-690 has 64 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (529 cps vs 465 cps). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson LQ-690, Gothic, Roman on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690, 0.065 - 0.46 mm on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • 529 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 396 cps
    • 465 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 7 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Product colour
    • Grey
    • White
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB

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69 specifications
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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Epson

VP-2300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-2300

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs396 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, Katakana
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.46 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W42 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
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 one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg9.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one290 mm
Package depthKnown for one550 mm
Package heightKnown for one380 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Printing widthKnown for one106 characters
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.18 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)

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