Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 12identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-350 (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 140 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-350 (487 cps vs 347 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 106 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-350 (366 cps vs 260 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-350, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Product colour: Black, Grey on the Epson LQ-350, Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-350:80
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-350:347 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-350:260 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-350:86 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-350:4 copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-350:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • LQ-690IIN:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-350:Black, Grey
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-350:53 dB
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB

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Comparison of LQ-350, LQ-690IIN
66 specifications
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Epson

LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Epson

LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80106
Maximum print speedDiffers347 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs260 cps366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs86 cps121 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers4 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 handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes, 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 colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, White
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance2 differ
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs3 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 one2.5 million charactersUnknown — 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 voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers4.1 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers220 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers425 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers360 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers5.11 g8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
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 data3 differ
Products per palletDiffers45 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers5 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.13 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 one2.13 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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