Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson LQ-690

22specifications compared
15differ
7identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 151 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690 (680 cps vs 529 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson FX-2190N (57 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson FX-2190N has 2.6 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-690 (9.4 kg vs 6.8 kg). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690. Package weight: 11.8 kg on the Epson FX-2190N, 8.49 g on the Epson LQ-690.

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- LQ-690:529 cps
Sound pressure level (printing)
- FX-2190N:55 dB
- LQ-690:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- FX-2190N:USB 1.1
- LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- LQ-690:6.8 kg
Package width
- FX-2190N:460 mm
- LQ-690:290 mm
Package depth
- FX-2190N:700 mm
- LQ-690:550 mm
Package height
- FX-2190N:270 mm
- LQ-690:380 mm
Package weight
- FX-2190N:11.8 kg
- LQ-690:8.49 g

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Comparison of FX-2190N, LQ-690
59 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson LQ-690 Model LQ-690 View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	106
Maximum print speedDiffers	680 cps	529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies	7 copies	7 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Courier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.49 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer size	128 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 dB
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	20000 h	20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	12 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 mm
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	290 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	550 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	380 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	589 x 350 x 167.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	Epson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for one	CSF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.18 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers	120 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs	2.04 m	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	21 pc(s)	35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	3 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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