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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 13identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN 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-690IIN (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 210 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (576 cps vs 366 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 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
  • Paper feed
    • Manual, Pull tractor
    • Manual
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Envelopes
  • 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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64 specifications
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing7 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps144 cps
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 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), 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 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: 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
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Paper handling4 differ
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life10 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
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 supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers333 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg10.2 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 CPI
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 contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
Needles24 Needles24 Needles
Technical details1 differ
Number of pins2424
Power consumptionDiffers38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)59 Watt
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
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

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