Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer

Epson LQ-690II is a high-speed, reliable dot matrix printer designed for a wide range of business and industrial applications. Dot matrix printers like this one are often used for tasks such as printing multipart forms, labels, and invoices, where impact printing is necessary.

Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer specifications

• Print Method: 24-pin, 106-column dot matrix
• Print Direction: Bi-direction with logic seeking

Print Speed:

• High-Speed Draft: Up to 529 cps (characters per second) at 12 cpi,
• Draft Mode:
  • 10 cpi: 442 cps
  • 12 cpi: 529 cps
  • 15 cpi: 529 cps
• Letter Quality:
  • 10 cpi: 110 cps
  • 12 cpi: 132 cps
  • 15 cpi: 165 cps

Print Quality:

• Resolution: Up to 360 x 180 dpi,
• Print Head Life: 400 million strokes per wire
• Ribbon Life: Approx. 10 million characters

Paper Handling:

• Paper Path: Front, rear, and bottom
• Paper Types:
  • Continuous paper (single-ply, multi-ply)
  • Labels
  • Envelopes
  • Roll paper
  • Card stock
• Paper Thickness:
  • Single sheets: 0.065 to 0.14 mm
  • Continuous: 0.065 to 0.39 mm
  • Labels: 0.16 to 0.19 mm
• Multipart Forms: Up to 7 parts (1 original + 6 copies)
• Paper Feeding: Friction feed (front, rear), Tractor feed (rear, bottom)

Connectivity:

• Standard Interfaces: USB 2.0, Parallel (IEEE-1284)
• Optional Interfaces: Serial (RS-232), Ethernet (Network interface)

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 467 x 386 x 257 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg

Reliability:

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 20,000 Power-On Hours (POH)
• Print Volume: Up to 5,000 pages per month

Power:

• Power Supply: AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption:
  • Approx. 40W (operating)
  • Approx. 2.5W (in sleep mode)

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 °C
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: -30 to 60 °C
• Storage Humidity: 0 to 85% RH (non-condensing)

Noise Level:

• Sound Pressure: Approx. 53 dB(A)

Software Compatibility:

• Drivers: Compatible with Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and server editions.

Optional Accessories:

• Roll Paper Holder: For roll paper feeding
• Cover: For protecting the printer from dust