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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 11identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690 has 192 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (529 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 126 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (396 cps vs 270 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 80
  • Maximum print speed
    • 529 cps
    • 337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 396 cps
    • 270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 132 cps
    • 67 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 7 copies
    • 4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • Envelopes, Roll

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64 specifications
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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Epson

LX-300+II ColourView product
Printing7 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs396 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs132 cps67 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Features3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs10 million characters3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h6000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers290 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers550 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers8.49 g5.86 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.18 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs35 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9
Power consumptionKnown for one23 Watt

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