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Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 7identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (106 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 53 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (540 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 6 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (366 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer. Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:120 cps
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • LQ-690IIN:0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.15 mm
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:White

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, PLQ-35
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing7 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10694
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps120 cps
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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsDiffersISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8PCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
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
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Paper handling2 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.15 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
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
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h35000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W61 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers333 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg9.27 kg
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 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 contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers24 Needles24 (2 x 12)
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 data1 differ
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g

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