Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 12 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer (106 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 143 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-690IIN (630 cps vs 487 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 54 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (420 cps vs 366 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:420 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-690IIN:121 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:140 cps
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • LQ-690IIN:400 million characters
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:600 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-690IIN:20000 h
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:35000 h

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, PLQ-50M
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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 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps140 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, 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 source210 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
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
Featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 million characters
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one38 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one6.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers333 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm445 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg10.4 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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