Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ-22

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-22 (106 vs 94). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 7 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 (487 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 6 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-22 (366 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Grey on the Epson PLQ-22.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-22:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • PLQ-22:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • PLQ-22:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • PLQ-22:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
    • PLQ-22:120 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-690IIN:6 copies
    • PLQ-22:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
    • PLQ-22:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
    • PLQ-22:54 dB

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, PLQ-22
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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PLQ-22

Model PLQ-22

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Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps120 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 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 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
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
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 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
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
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)10 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W65 W
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 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers333 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg9.48 g
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 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 contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassbooks, cheque
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 data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 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 source2.47 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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