Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 5identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 7 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (487 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 6 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (366 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Black, White on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-22 CSM:120 cps
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:121 cps
  • Product colour
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Black, White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, LQ-690II
58 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs94106
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs120 cps121 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, 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, RS-232, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W38 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.82 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
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 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 one2.23 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 one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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