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Epson LQ-690 vs Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer has 30 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-690 (136 vs 106). The Epson LQ-690 has 169 cps more maximum print speed than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (529 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-690 has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 5 copies). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690, 360 x 360 DPI on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-690, Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter on the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690:106
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:136
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690:529 cps
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690:7 copies
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690:57 dB
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-690:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Epson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:Parallel, Serial
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-690:3 W
    • DL7400 dot matrix printer:10 W

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Comparison of LQ-690, DL7400
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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs106136
Maximum print speedDiffers529 cps360 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 pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies5 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
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs57 dB59 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM ProPrinter
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
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W10 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs37.5 W120 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 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 kg17 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
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 350 x 290 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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