Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690 vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690 has 49 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (529 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 36 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (396 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-690, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690:529 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690:396 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690:132 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-690:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690:7 copies
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:6 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB

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Comparison of LQ-690, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing7 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs396 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs132 cps120 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 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: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB54 dB
Noise level (idle)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W64 W
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 requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers370 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers290 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers550 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers8.49 g10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.18 m2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.18 m2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs35 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt

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