Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (7 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (59 dB vs 53 dB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:7 copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Black, White
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:10 million characters
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 million characters

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Comparison of LQ-690II, LX-350
61 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W27 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
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
Bundled softwareEpson Status MonitorEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
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 Vista, 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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 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 source5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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