Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 150 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (487 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 96 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (366 cps vs 270 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:366 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:121 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:67 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:7 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB

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Comparison of LQ-690II, LX-300+II Colour
58 specifications
Printing8 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps67 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollEnvelopes, Roll
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h6000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W23 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, 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
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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