Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer

When the power flickers, the invoices keep stacking, and your business simply cannot afford a printer that quits halfway through a 6-part delivery note, you need a workhorse — not a gadget. The Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer is exactly that: a rugged, 24-pin impact printer engineered to hammer out crisp multi-part forms, invoices, receipts, and continuous reports day after day, in offices, warehouses, pharmacies, and busy retail counters across Kenya. This is the printer businesses buy when downtime is not an option and every shilling spent on consumables has to earn its keep.

Why the Epson LQ-690II Still Outperforms Inkjet and Laser for Business Forms

Inkjet and laser printers cannot print through carbon and carbonless multi-part stationery — and that single limitation is why the dot matrix printer remains irreplaceable for serious transactional printing. The LQ-690II uses genuine impact technology to physically strike the page, letting it print an original plus six copies in a single pass. That means one keystroke produces your customer copy, your accounts copy, your store copy, and the rest — all at once, all legible, all without re-feeding paper.

For any operation running delivery notes, LPOs, fuel station receipts, hospital records, or warehouse picking slips, that capability translates directly into faster service and fewer mistakes. The 24-pin print head delivers genuinely sharp letter-quality characters, so your documents look professional rather than faint and dotty — the kind of output your customers and auditors take seriously.

Built Tough for Kenyan Working Conditions

This is a printer designed to survive the real world, not a climate-controlled showroom. The LQ-690II’s robust casing is built to withstand high humidity and heat, making it dependable whether it sits in an air-conditioned accounts office in Nairobi or a hot, dusty warehouse at the coast. Backed by a print head life and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rated at 20,000 hours of operation, this machine is engineered to keep running long after lesser printers have given up.

Less downtime means fewer service callouts, fewer interrupted shifts, and a lower total cost of ownership — which is precisely what keeps a busy business profitable.

Speed That Keeps Pace With Your Counter

When a queue is forming, speed is everything. The LQ-690II is built to clear backlogs fast:

• High-Speed Draft: up to 487 characters per second at 10 cpi and 529 cps at 12 cpi
• Draft mode: 366 cps at 10 cpi and 396 cps at 12 cpi
• Letter Quality (LQ): 121 cps at 10 cpi and 132 cps at 12 cpi
• 106-column width across the carriage, ideal for wide spreadsheets, ledgers, and detailed reports

Remarkably Low Running Costs

A printer is only as affordable as the consumables it consumes. Here, the LQ-690II shines. Its ribbon delivers an exceptional yield of up to 10 million characters per ribbon, meaning long replacement cycles and dramatically lower cost-per-page than inkjet or laser alternatives. Even better, the ribbon is transferable — you can carry ribbons over from a compatible existing Epson printer, cutting waste and saving money on day one.

For high-volume environments printing thousands of receipts or invoices weekly, this efficiency adds up to serious savings over the life of the machine.

Flexible Paper Handling and Easy Connectivity

The LQ-690II adapts to whatever your workflow throws at it. It handles single sheets, continuous fan-fold paper, multi-part forms, labels, roll paper, envelopes, and even cardboard, with both front and rear paper paths for smooth feeding. Connectivity is straightforward and universal, with both USB 2.0 and a standard Parallel interface, so it slots into legacy POS systems and modern computers alike. An intuitive control panel keeps setup and everyday adjustments simple for any operator.

Perfect For

• Retail and supermarkets printing fast, multi-copy receipts and invoices at the till
• Logistics and warehouses producing delivery notes, picking lists, and dispatch documents
• Accounting and finance offices generating ledgers, statements, and wide-column reports
• Petrol stations and pharmacies that depend on durable, multi-part transaction records
• Government and institutional offices requiring reliable, high-volume continuous-form printing

Standout Features at a Glance

• 24-pin serial impact dot matrix technology for sharp, durable output
• Prints 1 original + 6 copies in a single pass
• Print speed up to 487 cps (High-Speed Draft, 10 cpi)
• Wide 106-column carriage
• Up to 10 million characters per ribbon for ultra-low running costs
• Transferable ribbon to cut waste and cost
• 20,000-hour MTBF and long print head life for outstanding reliability
• Rugged casing built for high heat and humidity
• USB 2.0 and Parallel connectivity
• Handles sheets, continuous paper, labels, envelopes, roll paper, and cardboard
• Energy-efficient: around 38 W in operation and just 3 W on standby

The Epson LQ-690II is more than a printer — it is a long-term investment in uninterrupted productivity. It pays you back every single day through reliability you can set your watch by, consumables that stretch further than the competition, and the sheer confidence of knowing your forms will print right the first time, every time. For any Kenyan business that runs on paperwork, this is the dependable engine room your operation deserves.

Recommended Action: Order your Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer today and equip your business with impact printing that simply refuses to slow down — fast, rugged, and built to keep working for years.

Stop accepting jammed feeds, faded copies, and costly downtime — upgrade to the printer that turns your busiest days into your most productive ones.