Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps vs Epson LQ-690

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps has 151 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690 (680 cps vs 529 cps). The Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps has 23 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (419 cps vs 396 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 28 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps (132 cps vs 104 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels on the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps, Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-690. Product colour: Black on the Epson C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps, Grey on the Epson LQ-690.

  • Maximum print speed
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:680 cps
    • LQ-690:529 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:419 cps
    • LQ-690:396 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:104 cps
    • LQ-690:132 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:Envelopes, Labels
    • LQ-690:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
  • Product colour
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:Black
    • LQ-690:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:55 dB
    • LQ-690:57 dB
  • Page description languages
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:ESC P, PPDS
    • LQ-690:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
  • Standard interfaces
    • C11CF37202 dot matrix printer 680 cps:Parallel, USB, USB 1.1
    • LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0

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Comparison of C11CF37202, LQ-690
64 specifications
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedDiffers680 cps529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs419 cps396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs104 cps132 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Bitmap fontsDiffersRoman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, LabelsEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one99 - 256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one99 - 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one10 - 254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101 - 558 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB, USB 1.1Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one49.5 - 60.5 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one103.5 - 132 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers414 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers167 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers7.62 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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