Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 13identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690 has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (7 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson LQ-690 has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (57 dB vs 53 dB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-690, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690:7 copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-690:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690:Grey
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690:24-pin
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin

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Comparison of LQ-690, LX-350
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedKnown for one529 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
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
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB53 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 originIndonesiaIndonesia
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs10 million characters4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W27 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareEpson Status MonitorEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers290 mm360 mm
Package depthDiffers550 mm420 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm215 mm
Package weightDiffers8.49 g5.2 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesDiffers249 Needles
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.18 m2.08 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.18 m2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs35 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)

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