Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer

🔧 Technical Specifications

Print Speed

• High-Speed Draft (10 cpi): Up to 529 characters per second (cps)
• Draft (10 cpi): Up to 347 cps
• Letter Quality (10 cpi): Up to 86 cps

Print Head

• Type: 24-pin
• Durability: Approx. 400 million strokes per wire

Memory

• Data Buffer: 128 KB

Noise Level

• Sound Pressure (Printing): 57 dB(A)

🔌 Connectivity

Standard Interfaces

• USB 2.0 (Type B)
• Parallel Interface (IEEE-1284)

📄 Paper Handling

Supported Paper Types

• Single sheets
• Continuous paper
• Multi-part forms (up to 6 parts)
• Labels
• Envelopes
• Cardboard

Paper Feeding Paths

• Front
• Rear
• Bottom
• Top

📊 Reliability & Efficiency

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

• 20,000 hours

Ribbon Life

• Up to 10 million characters (Draft mode)

Power Consumption

• Operating: Approx. 48 W
• Sleep Mode: Approx. 1.5 W

Environmental Compliance

• ENERGY STAR® certified

📦 What’s in the Box

• Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer
• Power Cable
• Ribbon Cartridge
• User Manual
• Setup Guide