Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer Overview
The Epson LQ-690 is a 24-pin dot matrix printer built for impact printing. It handles cut sheets, continuous paper, labels, envelopes, and cards. With its 106-column width, it prints multi-part forms of up to 6 copies plus the original. The printer suits offices that need carbon-copy and continuous-form printing. It connects over USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel.
Epson LQ-690 Key Features
- 24-pin printhead with 106-column width for multi-part forms.
- Print speed of up to 529 cps in High-Speed Draft (12 cpi).
- Multi-part printing of 6 copies plus one original.
- Ribbon yield of 10 million characters per ribbon.
- Built to last with a 20,000-hour MTBF and a 400-million-stroke printhead.
Epson LQ-690 Full Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Method | 24-pin serial impact dot matrix |
| Number of Columns | 106 columns |
| Print Speed (High-Speed Draft) | 440 cps (10 cpi) / 529 cps (12 cpi) |
| Print Speed (Draft) | 330 cps (10 cpi) / 396 cps (12 cpi) |
| Print Speed (Letter Quality) | 110 cps (10 cpi) / 132 cps (12 cpi) |
| Carbon Copies | 6 copies plus one original |
| Barcodes | Codabar (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 |
| Character Tables | PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO-8859-15, Roman 8, Italic |
| Memory Buffer | 128 KB |
| Ribbon Yield | 10 million characters |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, bidirectional parallel |
| Document Feed | Single sheet front, continuous media rear, paper output front |
| Paper Formats | Sheet paper, continuous paper, labels (single/multi-layer), roll paper, envelopes, cardboard |
| Paper Thickness (Continuous) | 0.065 – 0.49 mm |
| Paper Thickness (Single Sheet) | 0.065 – 0.19 mm |
| Paper Thickness (Multi Part) | 0.12 – 0.49 mm |
| Paper Thickness (Label) | 0.16 – 0.19 mm |
| Power Consumption | 38 W (3 W standby) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 480 x 370 x 210 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C – 35 °C |
| Compatible OS | Windows 2000, 98, XP, 7, 8 |
| Included Software | Epson Status Monitor |
| MTBF | 20,000 hours |
| Printhead Life | 400 million strokes/wire |
| Warranty | 12 months carry-in (extension available) |
| SKU | C11CA13041 / C11CA13051 |
| EAN Code | 8715946429939 |
| Country of Origin | Indonesia |
Best Suited For
- Businesses printing invoices, delivery notes, and multi-part forms.
- Offices that rely on continuous or fanfold stationery and carbon copies.
- Logistics, retail, and finance settings needing impact printing on labels and forms.
- Users printing barcodes on documents and paperwork.
- High-volume text environments that need a durable, low-maintenance printer.
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