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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 15identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (136 vs 106). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 209 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690 (738 cps vs 529 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 216 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (612 cps vs 396 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Labels, Roll 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)
    • 612 cps
    • 396 cps
  • 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
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey

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69 specifications
A

Epson

FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer

Model FX-2190IIN

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B

Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps396 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
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
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8
Number of charactersKnown for one42
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cps
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print yieldKnown for one12 characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W37.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm290 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg8.49 g
Other features1 differ
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guide
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.18 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.18 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)5 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP

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