Specifications for Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer

Technology:

• Printing Method: 24-pin impact dot matrix
• Number of Pins: 24
• Number of Columns: 106
• Print Head Life: 400 million strokes per wire

Print:

• Print Speed:
  • High-Speed Draft: 529 characters per second (cps) at 12 characters per inch (cpi), 440 cps at 10 cpi
  • Draft Mode: 396 cps at 12 cpi, 330 cps at 10 cpi
  • Letter Quality (LQ): 132 cps at 12 cpi, 110 cps at 10 cpi
• Resolution: 360 x 180 DPI
• Multi-Part Form Printing: Supports up to 7-part forms (1 original + 6 copies)
• Barcodes Supported: 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

Fonts:

• Bitmap Fonts: EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional), EPSON Sans Serif (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional), EPSON Courier, EPSON Script, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Orator, EPSON Orator-S, EPSON OCR-B
• Scalable Fonts: EPSON Roman, EPSON Roman T, EPSON Sans Serif, EPSON Sans Serif H

Connectivity:

• Interfaces: USB 2.0, bidirectional parallel
• Emulations: ESC/P2, IBM PPDS

Memory:

• Memory Buffer: 128 KB

Paper and Media Handling:

• Paper Handling:
  • Single-Sheet Feed: Front
  • Continuous Paper Feed: Rear
  • Paper Output: Front
• Supported Paper Types:
  • Single-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
  • Label Base Sheet: 0.16 mm – 0.19 mm
  • Label Total Sheet: 0.16 mm – 0.19 mm
  • Multi-Part Forms: 0.12 mm – 0.49 mm
  • Single-Sheet Paper: 0.065 mm – 0.19 mm

Power Consumption:

• Operation: 38 W
• Standby: 3 W

General Specifications:

• Product Dimensions: 480 mm (W) x 370 mm (D) x 210 mm (H)
• Product Weight: 6.8 kg
• Operating Temperature Range: 5°C – 35°C
• Humidity Range: 10% – 80% (Operation)
• Noise Level: 57 dB(A) during operation, 54 dB(A) in standby mode

Reliability:

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 20,000 power-on hours
• Ribbon Life: 10 million characters

Software and Compatibility:

• Included Software: Epson Status Monitor
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98

Other Features:

• Energy Efficiency: Low power consumption
• Smart Design: Compact design with hidden platen gap adjustment lever to avoid accidental changes

In the Box:

• Main unit
• Power cable
• Ribbon
• Driver and utilities (CD)
• Setup guide
• User manual (CD)
• Warranty document

This comprehensive set of features makes the Epson LQ-690 ideal for businesses requiring reliable, high-speed printing with flexible media handling capabilities.