Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 63 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (550 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (59 dB vs 55 dB). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.12 - 0.49 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.14 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.15 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • LQ-690IIN:20000 h

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, LQ-690IIN
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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)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 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
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
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.49 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W38 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
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
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
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)
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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