Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690 has 229 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (529 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II EDG (128 KB vs 64 KB). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-690, 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II EDG. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-690, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II EDG.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • LX-300+II EDG:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690:529 cps
    • LX-300+II EDG:300 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-690:10,12 cpi
    • LX-300+II EDG:10,12,15 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-690:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • LX-300+II EDG:Roll
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-690:128 KB
    • LX-300+II EDG:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • LX-300+II EDG:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-300+II EDG:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690:24-pin
    • LX-300+II EDG:9-pin

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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one396 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one132 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10,12,15 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, 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
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollRoll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W23 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one210 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one550 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.49 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 x 280 x 160 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.18 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 one2.18 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
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one35 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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