Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 97 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (487 cps vs 390 cps). The Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps has 24 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (390 cps vs 366 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (59 dB vs 53 dB). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 0.065 - 0.39 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps. Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 0.12 - 0.39 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:390 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:390 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:0.065 - 0.39 mm
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • LQ-690IIN:0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:0.12 - 0.39 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690IIN:24-pin
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:9-pin
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-690IIN:20000 h
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:10000 h

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, LX-310
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
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 speedDiffers487 cps390 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps390 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — 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
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 487 chars/s, 12 cpi: 529 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 366 chars/s, 12 cpi: 396 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 121 chars/s, 12 cpi: 132 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 cps
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.065 - 0.39 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.12 - 0.39 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W27 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm362 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one333 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one597 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one352 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or laterUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 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 one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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