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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 6identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 239 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (345 vs 106). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 53 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (540 cps vs 487 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.46 mm on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 345
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 366 cps
    • 540 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
    • Black, White
    • Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 54 dB

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50 specifications
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Epson

LQ-690II dot matrix printer

Model LQ-690II

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Epson

VP-1900 dot matrix printer

Model VP-1900

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Printing7 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106345
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps540 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8Italic, Katakana
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cps
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI B, RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W46 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
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
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one136 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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