Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 1identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 307 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (487 cps vs 180 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 7 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU (38 W vs 31 W). Only the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson LQ-690IIN, China on the Epson TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU.

  • Colour
    • LQ-690IIN:No
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:180 cps
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-690IIN:128 KB
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:4 KB
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-690IIN:Indonesia
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-690IIN:38 W
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:31 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-690IIN:6.8 kg
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-690IIN:333 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • LQ-690IIN:597 mm
    • TM-U220B (007LG): Serial, PS, ECW, EU:400 mm

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LQ-690IIN

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps180 cps
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
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB4 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers333 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg3.88 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 248 x 139 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.14 mm
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType A 76mm x 83mm diameter
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 data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.25 m

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