Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-22 CSM vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 7 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (487 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN 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-690IIN. Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-22 CSM, Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-22 CSM:120 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB

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Comparison of LQ-22 CSM, LQ-690IIN
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LQ-690IIN

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Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 copies
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 cpiUnknown — 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, 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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB59 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h20000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 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 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers384 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers203 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers260 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers10.82 g8.67 kg
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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 contentsDiffersPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentDriver 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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSingle sheet front, Paper output frontUnknown — 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 data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers32 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
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

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