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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-690

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 8identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (136 vs 106). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 209 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690 (738 cps vs 529 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 67 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (463 cps vs 396 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-690.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 136
    • 106
  • Maximum print speed
    • 738 cps
    • 529 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 463 cps
    • 396 cps
  • Character pitch
    • 10,12,15 cpi
    • 10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.49 mm

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66 specifications
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Epson

FX-2190II dot matrix printer

Model FX-2190II

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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing7 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one42
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mm
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 one54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Print yieldKnown for one12 characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W37.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 W
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 one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm290 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.18 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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