Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 193 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (680 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-690IIN (7 copies vs 6 copies). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson FX-2190N (59 dB vs 55 dB). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Products per pallet: 14 pc(s) on the Epson FX-2190N, 24 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190N:680 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190N:7 copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190N:55 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190N:USB 1.1
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • FX-2190N:12 million characters
    • LQ-690IIN:10 million characters
  • Weight
    • FX-2190N:9.4 kg
    • LQ-690IIN:6.8 kg
  • Package width
    • FX-2190N:460 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:333 mm
  • Package depth
    • FX-2190N:700 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:597 mm

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

Model FX-2190N

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedDiffers680 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, 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
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
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 handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 1.1Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers12 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source301 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source211 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers460 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers700 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers11.8 kg8.67 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Fonts includedDiffersEpson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans SerifBitmap 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
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one589 x 350 x 167.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for oneCSFUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
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
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)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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