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

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 8identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (136 vs 106). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 251 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (738 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 246 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (612 cps vs 366 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LQ-690IIN:Envelopes, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Label thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.16 - 0.19 mm
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.12 - 0.49 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, LQ-690IIN
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LQ-690IIN

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsDiffersItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8ISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-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/s
Paper handling5 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.15 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg8.67 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBitmap 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 CPI
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 later
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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