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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 7 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (487 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 66 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (432 cps vs 366 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 240 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 106
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 366 cps
    • 432 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • 121 cps
    • 144 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Cut sheet
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Serial, USB 2.0

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps144 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
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/s
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollCut sheet
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life10 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one333 mm
Package depthKnown for one597 mm
Package heightKnown for one352 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
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 CPI
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 later
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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