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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-690 has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690 has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 7 copies
    • 5 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 32 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 3 W
    • 0.4 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 37.5 W
    • 29 W

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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Epson

VP-930R dot matrix printer

Model VP-930R

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedKnown for one529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies5 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper feedKnown for onePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W29 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg3.5 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
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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