Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer Model LQ-690II View product
Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	106
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	432 cps	366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs	144 cps	121 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	6 copies	7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffers	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Manual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	46 W	38 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	639 mm	480 mm
DepthDiffers	402 mm	301 mm
HeightDiffers	256 mm	211 mm
WeightDiffers	13 kg	6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	750 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	15.48 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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