Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 71 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps (487 cps vs 416 cps). The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 24 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (390 cps vs 366 cps). The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 8 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (129 cps vs 121 cps). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.32 mm on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Standard interfaces: Serial, USB on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:416 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:390 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:129 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:0.065 - 0.32 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:53 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:Serial, USB
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:22 W
    • LQ-690IIN:38 W
  • Width
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:362 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:480 mm

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Comparison of LQ-310, LQ-690IIN
63 specifications
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LQ-690IIN

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Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedDiffers416 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs390 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs129 cps121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 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 setsDiffersAbicomp, BRASCII, ISO 8859-15, ISO Latin 1, PC437, PC850, PC858, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Roman 8ISO 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 one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.32 mm0.065 - 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
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 364 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USBEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W38 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot 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 contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
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 dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 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)

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