Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 481.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (487 cps vs 5.40 cps). Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 35 °C on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 5 - 45 °C on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690IIN:360 x 180 DPI
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690IIN:366 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690IIN:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-690IIN:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cps
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
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 source216 x 356 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79 - 80 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 - 83 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial (RS-232)
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150000000 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters4000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W2 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one333 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one597 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one352 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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