Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 4identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (59 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (20000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:20000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:38 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:6.8 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg

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Comparison of LQ-690II, PLQ-22 CS
59 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
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-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106Unknown — 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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — 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 handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollUnknown — 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
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W64 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers6.8 kg8.2 kg
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 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 source2.23 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 source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 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)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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