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Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known 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-F2000 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (59 dB vs 57 dB). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 0.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer (3 W vs 2.7 W). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Pull tractor on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Labels on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Paper feed
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.15 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:3 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:2.7 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:38 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W
  • Depth
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:301 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:370 mm

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Comparison of LQ-690II, VP-F2000
42 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106Unknown — not stated by the source
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 copies7 copies7 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
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Paper handling3 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorPull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollLabels
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.15 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 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 - 558.8 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 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 Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W40 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 - 85%
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 supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width480 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm210 mm
Weight6.8 kg6.8 kg

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