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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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