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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs NEC MultiImpact 201SE

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 405 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (487 cps vs 82 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 112 KB more buffer size than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (128 KB vs 16 KB). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 0.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (3 W vs 2.5 W). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 160 x 160 DPI on the NEC MultiImpact 201SE. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN, Grey on the NEC MultiImpact 201SE.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 160 x 160 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • 487 cps
    • 82 cps
  • Product colour
    • Black, White
    • Grey
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 16 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 3 W
    • 2.5 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 38 W
    • 70 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 5 - 35 °C
    • 5 - 38 °C

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59 specifications
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Epson

LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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NEC

MultiImpact 201SEView product
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI160 x 160 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps82 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
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 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
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/s
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneOCR-B
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)59 dB59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W70 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 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 one-25 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm600 mm
DepthDiffers301 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers211 mm171 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg15 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one333 mm
Package depthKnown for one597 mm
Package heightKnown for one352 mm
Package weightKnown for one8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
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 CPI
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 later
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)

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