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

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 27known 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-930R dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Push tractor on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:7 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Paper feed
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:Push tractor
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB

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Comparison of LQ-690II, VP-930R
43 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies5 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorPush tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.1 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB57 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W29 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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