Epson LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer – 106 Column

Epson Dot Matrix Printer LQ-690II

Epson LQ-690II Overview

The Epson LQ-690II is a 24-pin impact dot matrix printer built for high-volume business printing. It prints an original plus six copies in a single pass, at speeds up to 487 cps. This makes the LQ-690II a dependable choice for accounting, retail, logistics, and banking offices that rely on multipart forms.

Epson LQ-690II Key Features & Benefits

• 24-pin impact printing with 1+6 copy capacity: The print head strikes through an original and six carbon copies at once. As a result, you produce multipart invoices and delivery notes in one pass. This removes the need to reprint or photocopy each form.
• Print speeds up to 487 cps (10 cpi): The LQ-690II clears large print jobs quickly in High Speed Draft mode. For instance, it suits end-of-day batch runs of receipts and reports. Letter Quality mode is available when documents need cleaner output.
• High-yield ribbon with low running costs: One black ribbon cartridge lasts up to 10 million characters. Additionally, the S015610 ribbon transfers from an existing LQ-690, so you reuse stock you already own. This keeps cost per page and waste low.
• Flexible paper handling with built-in barcodes: The printer feeds continuous paper, single sheets, labels, roll paper, and envelopes. Additionally, built-in barcode fonts print Code 39, Code 128, EAN, and UPC directly. This suits POS, inventory, and logistics documents.
• Robust build with 20,000-hour MTBF: The casing withstands heat and humidity common in busy work areas. However, reliability also comes from a mean time between failures of 20,000 power-on hours. You get consistent output with less downtime.

Epson LQ-690II Technical Specifications

Printing

• Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix (serial)
• Max print speed: Up to 487 cps at 10 cpi (High Speed Draft, resident fonts)
• Draft speed: Approx. 366 cps
• Letter Quality speed: Approx. 121 cps
• Maximum print width: Up to 106 columns
• Maximum resolution: Up to 360 x 360 dpi (confirm per datasheet)

Copy & Form Handling

• Copy capacity: Original + 6 copies (1+6)
• Paper types: Single sheets, continuous paper, labels, roll paper, envelopes, cardboard
• Multi-layer (multipart) support: Yes, single- and multi-layer stock
• Continuous paper thickness: 0.065 – 0.49 mm
• Paper feed: Manual and pull tractor

Fonts & Barcodes

• Bitmap and scalable resident fonts (Epson Roman, Sans Serif, and others)
• Built-in barcodes: CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 128, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
• Character tables: PC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic, and more

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• Parallel (bidirectional)
• Network (Ethernet): Available on the LQ-690IIN variant only
• Input buffer: 128 KB (retailer-listed; confirm)

Reliability

• MTBF: 20,000 power-on hours
• Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge S015610 (C13S015610)
• Ribbon yield: Up to 10 million characters

Physical

• Width: 480 mm
• Depth: 301.3 mm
• Height: 211 mm
• Weight: Approx. 6.9 kg

Power

• Power consumption: Approx. 46W during printing (USB connection)
• Confirm 220–240V / 50Hz model for the Kenyan market

Epson LQ-690II Use Cases

Accounting & Finance

The 1+6 copy capacity prints ledgers, invoices, and payment vouchers with instant duplicates. The LQ-690II handles high daily volumes without manual copying.

Retail & Point of Sale

Built-in barcode fonts print price tags, receipts, and stock labels directly. Continuous and roll paper support suits busy checkout counters.

Logistics & Warehousing

The robust casing tolerates dust, heat, and humidity on the warehouse floor. Multipart delivery notes and waybills print in a single pass.

Banking & Government

Multipart forms and passbook-style documents suit teller and records offices. Long ribbon life keeps running costs predictable for high-volume desks.

Common Questions

Does the Epson LQ-690II print carbon multipart forms? Yes. It prints an original plus six copies in one pass, ideal for invoices and waybills.

How does it connect to a modern PC? The standard LQ-690II uses USB 2.0 and parallel ports. It works with current Windows systems using Epson drivers.

Is there a network version? Yes. The LQ-690IIN variant adds built-in Ethernet for shared office use. Confirm which model you are buying.

What ribbon does it use? It uses the Epson S015610 black ribbon cartridge, the same one as the LQ-690.

Can it print barcodes? Yes. Several barcode standards are built in, including Code 39, Code 128, EAN, and UPC.

Important Notes (Confirm Before Publishing)

• Model variant: Confirm whether this unit is the LQ-690II (USB + parallel) or the LQ-690IIN (adds Ethernet). Do not list network printing unless it is the “N” model.
• Print speed figures: Speeds vary by mode and pitch. Some listings cite up to 529 cps at 12 cpi. Verify the full speed table against the datasheet.
• Resolution: Confirm the maximum dpi from Epson’s official specification sheet.
• Input buffer: The 128 KB figure is retailer-listed. Confirm the buffer size.
• Serial interface: Confirm whether a serial port is included on this SKU.
• Voltage: Confirm the unit is a 220–240V / 50Hz model suitable for Kenya.
• In the box: Confirm bundled items (ribbon, tractor unit, cables) and warranty terms.

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