Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 2 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (6 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson LQ-690IIN 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-690IIN, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Black on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690IIN:24-pin
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:9-pin
  • Ribbon life
    • LQ-690IIN:10 million characters
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:4 million characters

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, LX-350
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
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
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
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 speedDiffersHighSpeed-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/sHighSpeed-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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes, Roll
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
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs10 million characters4 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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
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 data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers333 mm360 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm420 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm215 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg5.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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 systemsDiffersWindows 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 laterWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles9 Needles
Technical details2 differ
Number of pinsDiffers249
Power consumptionDiffers38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data3 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
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

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