Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-2190N has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 66 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 366 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LQ-2190N, Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190N:144 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:121 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190N:6 copies
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190N:46 W
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:38 W
  • Width
    • LQ-2190N:639 mm
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:480 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, LQ-690II
47 specifications
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing5 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 barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, 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
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
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
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
Power consumption (standby)3 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W38 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers256 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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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