Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 11identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-2190 has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 66 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 366 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-2190, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-2190, Black, White on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190:136
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190:144 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:121 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190:6 copies
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2190:Grey
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Black, White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190:46 W
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:38 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190, LQ-690II
63 specifications
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution360 x 180 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps121 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)3 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 x64Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one750 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one15.48 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.21 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.21 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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