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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690 has 49 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (529 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 36 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690 (432 cps vs 396 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-690, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 529 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 396 cps
    • 432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 132 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 57 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • Epson ESC/P2

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Epson

LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs396 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs132 cps144 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 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), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
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 oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one370 mm
HeightKnown for one210 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one290 mm
Package depthKnown for one550 mm
Package heightKnown for one380 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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