Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (136 vs 106). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 8 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (495 cps vs 487 cps). Only the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has colour. Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • LQ-690IIN:No
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:8 copies
  • Paper feed
    • LQ-690IIN:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.62 mm

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, VP-4300
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing8 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106136
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies8 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8Italic, Katakana
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 487 chars/s, 12 cpi: 529 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 366 chars/s, 12 cpi: 396 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 121 chars/s, 12 cpi: 132 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Sans Serif
Paper handling3 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.62 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 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 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)59 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters200 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
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W85 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 supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg18.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one333 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one597 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one352 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or laterUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 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 one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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