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
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690:529 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690:396 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690:132 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-690:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • PLQ -20DM:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-690:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2

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Comparison of LQ-690, PLQ -20DM
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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), 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 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 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 kg7.7 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 source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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