Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 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-690 has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690 has 269 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (529 cps vs 260 cps). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson LQ-690, Gothic, Roman, Sans Serif on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690:529 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690:396 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690:7 copies
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:4 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-690:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:53 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-690:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:ESC P

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Comparison of LQ-690, VP-D500
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing7 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs396 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Bitmap fontsDiffersCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
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
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
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
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB53 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
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, 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, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W26 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 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 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 98, 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one550 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.49 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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — 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 one2.18 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 one2.18 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 one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one35 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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