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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson LQ-690

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 26identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-2190 has 47 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690 (576 cps vs 529 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 36 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (432 cps vs 396 cps). Products per pallet: 14 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-2190, 28 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-690. Products per pallet (UK): 14 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-2190, 35 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-690.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 136
    • 106
  • Maximum print speed
    • 576 cps
    • 529 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 396 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 144 cps
    • 132 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 6 copies
    • 7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 54 dB
    • 57 dB
  • Ribbon life (black, draft)
    • 15 million characters
    • 10 million characters
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 46 W
    • 37.5 W

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Epson

LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution360 x 180 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps132 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDiffersCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script CCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB57 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)3 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W37.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareEpson Status MonitorEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm290 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Needles2424
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.21 m2.18 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.21 m2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs14 pc(s)35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)5 pc(s)

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