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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (106 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 210 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 366 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 366 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 121 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 7 copies
    • 6 copies
  • Paper feed
    • Manual, Pull tractor
    • Manual
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • 0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.15 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.19 mm

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61 specifications
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Epson

LQ-690II dot matrix printer

Model LQ-690II

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing7 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies6 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), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Paper handling4 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.15 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one380 mm
Package depthKnown for one460 mm
Package heightKnown for one270 mm
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C

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