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Epson LQ-690II

C11CJ82402 · official UK catalogue
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Impact dot matrix
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360 x 180 DPI
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Epson Epson LQ-2190 — exact C11CA92001A0 manufacturer product image

Epson LQ-2190

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • Print speedHighSpeed-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 → LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s
  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB 2.0, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T) (optional), Type B interface, Bidirectional parallel, RS-232 (optional)
  • Dimensions480‎ x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height) → 693‎ x 405 x 268 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Weight6800 g → 13000 g

Same: Printing technology Impact dot matrix · Print resolution 360 x 180 DPI

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Exact model: C11CA92001A0 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 32 of 40 specifications cited.

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Printing technologyImpact dot matrix
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Technology. Source field: Printing Method.

Epson UK — Epson LQ-2190 exact C11CA92001A0 technical specifications
Print resolution360 x 180 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print. Source field: Printing Resolution.

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Epson FX-2190II — exact C11CF38403 manufacturer product image

Epson FX-2190II

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • Print resolution360 x 180 DPI → 240 x 144 DPI
  • Print speedHighSpeed-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 → HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Ultra Speed-Draft: 12 cpi: 738 chars/s
  • Paper & mediaSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard → Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specification, Bidirectional parallel
  • Dimensions480‎ x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height) → 612‎ x 375 x 177 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
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  • Weight6800 g → 8370 g

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Exact model: C11CF38403 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 39 of 47 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Technology. Source field: Printing Method.

Epson UK — FX-2190II exact C11CF38403 technical specifications
Print resolution240 x 144 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print. Source field: Printing Resolution.

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Epson FX-890II — exact C11CF37402 manufacturer product image

Epson FX-890II

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • Print resolution360 x 180 DPI → 240 x 144 DPI
  • Print speedHighSpeed-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 → HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Ultra Speed-Draft: 12 cpi: 73 chars/s
  • Paper & mediaSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard → Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specification, Bidirectional parallel
  • Dimensions480‎ x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height) → 414‎ x 375 x 177 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
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  • Weight6800 g → 7200 g

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Exact model: C11CF37402 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 39 of 47 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Technology. Source field: Printing Method.

Epson UK — FX-890II exact C11CF37402 technical specifications
Print resolution240 x 144 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print. Source field: Printing Resolution.

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Epson Epson LQ-690IIN — exact C11CJ82403A0 manufacturer product image

Epson LQ-690IIN

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)

Same: Printing technology Impact dot matrix · Print resolution 360 x 180 DPI

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Exact model: C11CJ82403A0 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 39 of 47 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Technology. Source field: Printing Method.

Epson UK — Epson LQ-690IIN exact C11CJ82403A0 technical specifications
Print resolution360 x 180 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print. Source field: Printing Resolution.

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Epson LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer — exact C11CC25002 manufacturer product image

Epson LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • Print speedHighSpeed-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 → HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 86 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s
  • Paper & mediaSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard → Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes
  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB 2.0, RS-232, Bidirectional parallel
  • Dimensions480‎ x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height) → 348‎ x 275 x 154 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Weight6800 g → 4100 g

Same: Printing technology Impact dot matrix · Print resolution 360 x 180 DPI

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Exact model: C11CC25002 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 33 of 41 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Technology. Source field: Printing Method.

Epson UK — LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer exact C11CC25002 technical specifications
Print resolution360 x 180 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print. Source field: Printing Resolution.

Epson UK — LQ-350 Dot Matrix Printer exact C11CC25002 technical specifications
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Epson Epson TM-T70II (025): w/o IF, PS, Black, EU — exact C31CD38025 manufacturer product image

Epson TM-T70II (025): w/o IF, PS, Black, EU

Compared with yours · Epson LQ-690II

  • Printing technologyImpact dot matrix → Thermal line printing
  • Print resolution360 x 180 DPI → 180 DPI x 180 DPI
  • Print speedHighSpeed-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 → 250 mm/sec, 0.00 ~ 0.00 lps, 0 / 0 cps
  • Paper & mediaSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard → Receipt
  • ConnectionsUSB 2.0, Bidirectional parallel → USB 2.0, Drawer kick-out
2 more differences
  • Dimensions480‎ x 301 x 211 mm (Width x Depth x Height) → 125‎ x 194 x 114 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Weight6800 g → 2170 g
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Exact model: C31CD38025 · official UK catalogue

Sources: 49 of 56 specifications cited.

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Printing technologyThermal line printing
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Print type. Source field: Print method.

Epson UK — Epson TM-T70II (025): w/o IF, PS, Black, EU exact C31CD38025 technical specifications
Print resolution180 DPI x 180 DPI
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Fonts & Styles. Source field: Dot density.

Epson UK — Epson TM-T70II (025): w/o IF, PS, Black, EU exact C31CD38025 technical specifications
Print colourBlack
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Manufacturer specification

Literal grouped manufacturer rows retained. Source methods, units, media and configuration restrictions apply exactly as written; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Literal manufacturer technical table row, including its complete group and label. Manufacturer zeros/placeholders are retained as printed and are not converted into absence or a preferred speed. Unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Fonts & Styles. Source field: Colour Printing.

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