Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson TM-U220B (007A3)

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 66 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (106 vs 40). The Epson TM-U220B (007A3) has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (64 dB vs 59 dB). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-U220B (007A3) (24-pin vs 9-pin). Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN, White on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-690IIN, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007A3).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690IIN:106
    • TM-U220B (007A3):40
  • Product colour
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
    • TM-U220B (007A3):White
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690IIN:59 dB
    • TM-U220B (007A3):64 dB
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-690IIN:Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007A3):China
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220B (007A3):Ethernet
  • Print head
    • LQ-690IIN:24-pin
    • TM-U220B (007A3):9-pin
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • LQ-690IIN:10 - 80%
    • TM-U220B (007A3):10 - 90%
  • Width
    • LQ-690IIN:480 mm
    • TM-U220B (007A3):160 mm

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Comparison of LQ-690IIN, TM-U220B (007A3)
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10640
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 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
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB64 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTÜV
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Ethernet
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers333 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm243 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg3.8 kg
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
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 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210

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