LQ-690II

Overview

Epson LQ-690II Dot Matrix Printer: Reliable and High-Performance Printing Solution

Overview of Epson LQ-690II

The Epson LQ-690II is a robust 24-pin dot matrix printer designed for businesses that require fast, reliable multi-part document printing. With a 106-column print width and 24 needles, this printer delivers clear output and supports up to six carbon copies plus the original, making it ideal for invoicing, receipts, and forms.

Fast and Efficient Printing Performance
Experience enhanced productivity with the Epson LQ-690II's fast printing speed. It can print at up to 487 characters per second (cps) using printer resident fonts at 10 characters per inch (cpi). This makes it well-suited for high-volume environments where speed and accuracy are critical.

Long-Lasting Ribbon for Cost Savings
This printer features a high-yield ribbon that can produce up to 10 million characters before replacement is needed. The extended ribbon life helps reduce running costs and minimizes downtime. Additionally, the ribbon is compatible with ribbons from previous models, allowing for cost-effective reuse and less waste.

Durable and Dependable Build Quality
Built to withstand demanding work environments, the Epson LQ-690II has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 20,000 power-on hours. Its rugged casing resists humidity and heat, ensuring consistent performance and minimal maintenance in offices, warehouses, and industrial settings.

Compact and Practical Design
The printer's sleek black and white design is compact enough to fit comfortably on any desk or workspace. Its thoughtful design blends well in both professional office settings and warehouse environments without taking up unnecessary space.

Features

Key Features Summary

• 24-pin, 106-column dot matrix printing
• Supports original plus six carbon copies
• Print resolution of 360 x 180 dpi
• USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel interfaces
• Front single-sheet document feed and rear continuous media feed
• Front paper output for easy access

What Comes in the Box

1. Driver and utility software (CD)
2. Epson LQ-690II main unit
3. Power cable
4. Printer ribbon
5. Setup guide

The Epson LQ-690II combines speed, durability, and cost-efficiency in a compact design, making it a dependable choice for businesses that demand reliable multi-part printing every day.

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	LQ-690II
Technology
Printing Method	Impact dot matrix
Number of Pins	24 pins
Number of columns	106 columns
Pins	24 Needles
Print
Printing Speed	HighSpeed-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
Barcodes	Coda bar (NW-7), Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Carbon Copies	6 plus one original
Character Tables	PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO-8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Printing Resolution	360 x 180 DPI
Connectivity
Interfaces	USB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel
Paper / Media Handling
Document Feed	Single sheet front, Continuous media rear, Paper output front
Paper Formats	Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Paper Thickness Continuous Paper	0,065 mm - 0,49 mm
Paper Thickness Label Base Sheet	0,16 mm - 0,19 mm
Paper Thickness Label Total Sheet	0,16 mm - 0,19 mm
Paper Thickness Multi Part	0,12 mm - 0,49 mm
Paper Thickness Single Sheet	0,065 mm - 0,15 mm
General
Power consumption	38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Product dimensions	480 x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Product weight	6,8 kg
Supported Temperature	Operation 5degrees C - 35degrees C
Supported Humidity	Operation 10% - 80%
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 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
Included Software	Epson Status Monitor
Mean Time Between Failures	20.000 hours
Print Head Life	400 Million Strokes/Wire
Noise	Operation: 59 dB (A)- Standby: 54 dB (A)
Fonts	Bitmap 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, Proportional), Bitmap font EPSON Sans Serif (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional), Bitmap font EPSON Script (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Script C (Proportional), Scalable font EPSON Roman, Scalable font EPSON Roman T, Scalable font EPSON Sans Serif, Scalable font EPSON Sans Serif H
Memory	128 kB Included
Ribbon Yield	10000000 characters Black Draft
Other Features
Emulations	ESC/P2, IBM PPDS