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Epson LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

Enhance your business productivity with the EPSON LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer, engineered to deliver exceptional printing performance, reliability and efficiency in demanding business environments. Designed for high-volume printing applications, this powerful impact dot matrix printer is ideal for offices, warehouses, retail businesses and organisations that require dependable printing of invoices, delivery notes, reports and multi-part forms.

Featuring advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix technology and an impressive 106-column printing capacity, the Epson LQ-690II delivers sharp, high-quality text and graphics while maintaining excellent printing speeds. With print speeds of up to 487 characters per second (cps) in High-Speed Draft mode, this printer ensures efficient document processing and increased productivity. Its ability to print up to seven-part forms (1 original + 6 copies) makes it an ideal solution for businesses handling multiple-copy documentation.

Built for durability and long-term operation, the Epson LQ-690II offers an impressive print head life of approximately 400 million strokes per wire and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 20,000 power-on hours. With USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel connectivity, it provides flexible integration with existing business systems. Supporting a wide range of media, including single sheets, continuous paper, labels, envelopes and multi-layer forms, the Epson LQ-690II is a versatile and dependable printing solution for professional business environments.

FEATURES:

• 24-Pin Impact Dot Matrix Technology – Delivers high-quality text and graphics with reliable, consistent printing performance.


• High-Speed Printing – Achieves printing speeds of up to 487 characters per second (10 CPI) in High-Speed Draft mode for improved productivity.


• 106-Column Printing Capacity – Provides a wide printing area for invoices, business documents and detailed reports.


• Multi-Part Document Printing – Prints up to seven-part forms (1 original + 6 copies), making it ideal for invoices, receipts and carbonless forms.


• Exceptional Reliability – Features a print head life of approximately 400 million strokes per wire and an MTBF of 20,000 hours.


• Versatile Paper Handling – Supports single sheets, continuous paper, multi-layer forms, labels, envelopes, roll paper and cardboard.


• Flexible Connectivity – Equipped with USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel interfaces for convenient connection to compatible computer systems.


• Long-Lasting Ribbon – Offers an impressive ribbon yield of approximately 10 million characters, helping reduce replacement frequency and operating costs.


• Compact Business Design – Combines a practical, modern design with a compact footprint suitable for office and commercial environments.


• Energy Efficient Operation – Consumes approximately 38W during operation and only 3W in standby mode.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Epson LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

Printing Technology:

• Printing Method: 24-Pin Impact Dot Matrix


• Number of Pins: 24 Pins


• Number of Columns: 106 Columns


• Printing Direction: Bidirectional Logic Seeking


• Print Resolution: Up to 360 x 180 dpi (Letter Quality Mode)


• Print Speed:
  
  
  
  • High-Speed Draft: 487 cps (10 CPI)
  
  
  • High-Speed Draft: 529 cps (12 CPI)
  
  
  • Draft: 366 cps (10 CPI)
  
  
  • Draft: 396 cps (12 CPI)
  
  
  • Letter Quality: 121 cps (10 CPI)
  
  
  • Letter Quality: 132 cps (12 CPI)


• Maximum Copies: 1 Original + 6 Copies


• Line Spacing: 1/6 inch


• Built-in 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 and UPC-E.

Paper Handling:

• Document Feed: Single Sheet Front, Continuous Media Rear


• Paper Feed Methods: Friction Feed (Front and Rear), Push Tractor (Rear)


• Supported Media:
  
  
  
  • Single-Sheet Paper
  
  
  • Continuous Paper
  
  
  • Multi-Layer Forms
  
  
  • Labels
  
  
  • Roll Paper
  
  
  • Envelopes
  
  
  • Cardboard


• Single Sheet Paper Thickness: 0.065 – 0.15 mm


• Continuous Paper Thickness: 0.065 – 0.49 mm


• Multi-Part Paper Thickness: 0.12 – 0.49 mm


• Label Thickness: 0.16 – 0.19 mm

Connectivity:

• USB 2.0


• Bidirectional Parallel Interface

Reliability and Durability:

• Print Head Life: Approximately 400 Million Strokes per Wire


• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 20,000 Hours


• Ribbon Life: Approximately 10 Million Characters


• Memory: 128 KB

Power and Environmental Requirements:

• Power Consumption (Printing): 38W


• Power Consumption (Standby): 3W


• Operating Temperature: 5°C – 35°C


• Operating Humidity: 10% – 80%


• Noise Level (Operation): Approximately 59 dB(A)


• Noise Level (Standby): Approximately 54 dB(A)

Software and Compatibility:

• Included Software: Epson Status Monitor


• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 and compatible Windows Server versions.


• Character Tables: PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO-8859-15, Roman 8 and Italic.


• Emulations: ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS.

Physical Specifications:

• Product Dimensions: 480 x 301 x 211 mm (W x D x H)


• Product Weight: Approximately 6.8 kg


• Product Colour: Black and White

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Epson LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer x1


• Power Cable x1


• Black Ribbon Cartridge x1


• Setup Guide x1


• User Manual (CD) x1


• Driver and Utilities (CD) x1


• Software (CD) x1


• Warranty Documentation x1

Warranty: As per supplier/manufacturer warranty.

Colour: Black and White