Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-2190N has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 66 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (432 cps vs 366 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LQ-2190N, Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190N, Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190N:144 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life (black, draft)
    • LQ-2190N:15 million characters
    • LQ-690IIN:10 million characters
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190N:46 W
    • LQ-690IIN:38 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, LQ-690IIN
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LQ-2190N

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136106
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps121 cps
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 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 one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, 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
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, 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)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers295 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g8.67 kg
Other features1 differ
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
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers2 pc(s)24 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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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