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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 89 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (576 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (59 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (20000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 20000 h
    • 10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 38 W
    • 64 W
  • Weight
    • 6.8 kg
    • 8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • 333 mm
    • 260 mm

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 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 2/5Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Roll
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 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W64 W
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 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers333 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
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 XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
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
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60Hz
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data2 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm

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