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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-50 vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 127 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (487 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 3.5 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (6.8 kg vs 3.3 kg). Products per pallet: 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 24 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Products per pallet (UK): 80 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50, 36 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum print speed
    • 360 cps
    • 487 cps
  • Buffer size
    • 64 KB
    • 128 KB
  • Weight
    • 3.3 kg
    • 6.8 kg
  • Package width
    • 315 mm
    • 333 mm
  • Package depth
    • 315 mm
    • 597 mm
  • Package height
    • 210 mm
    • 352 mm
  • Package weight
    • 4.08 kg
    • 8.67 kg
  • Products per pallet
    • 60 pc(s)
    • 24 pc(s)

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Epson

LQ-50

Model LQ-50

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Epson

LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedDiffers360 cps487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 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 oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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
Normal print speedKnown for one300 cps
Character densityKnown for one20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers64 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one59 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers315 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers315 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers4.08 kg8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap 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 oneWindows 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 oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one275 x 240 x 153 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers60 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs80 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs8 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.25 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm

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