Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson LQ-690

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 16identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (136 vs 106). The Epson DFX-9000N has 1,154 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (1550 cps vs 396 cps). The Epson DFX-9000N has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-690 (10 copies vs 7 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690. Country of origin: Japan on the Epson DFX-9000N, Indonesia on the Epson LQ-690.

  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • DFX-9000N:136
    • LQ-690:106
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • DFX-9000N:1550 cps
    • LQ-690:396 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • DFX-9000N:10 copies
    • LQ-690:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • LQ-690:57 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • LQ-690:Indonesia
  • Print head
    • DFX-9000N:9-pin
    • LQ-690:24-pin
  • Print head life
    • DFX-9000N:400000 million characters
    • LQ-690:400 million characters

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, LQ-690
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs1550 cps396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers10 copies7 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, 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
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeDiffers400000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs75 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W37.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareEpson Status MonitorEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers700 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers363 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers485 mm290 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one700 x 378 x 363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.03 m2.18 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.03 m2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers4 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers1 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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