Reliable and fast flatbed printer with an extremely high ribbon yield

The Epson LQ-690 offers the best in dot matrix performance where it matters most: speed, reliability, ribbon yield and user-friendliness. The LQ-690 is also versatile, handling cut sheets, continuous paper, labels, envelopes and cards. Its compact and user friendly design makes it flexible enough to meet demanding space and application requirements.

Speed
The LQ-690 is fast and effective with print speeds of up to 529 cps (12 cpi), higher throughput speed and the ability to handle different media. Print Speed Enhancer increases the speed of bit image printing, making the LQ-690 the ideal solution for those who demand higher productivity from their dot matrix printer.

Print Speed Enhancer (PSE)
PSE is a unique feature in the Epson driver which allows fast printing of bit image data under Windows® environment. With a slight reduction in resolution, the speed is increased drastically. Ideal for those printing directly from Windows® applications, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel and PDF documents.

High ribbon yield
At 10 million characters per ribbon, the LQ-690 has the highest ribbon yield in the flatbed segment. The benefits are long ribbon replacement cycles,low running cost and lower total cost of ownership.

Reliability
At MTBF (mean time between failure) of 20,000 power on hours, the LQ-690 stands out among its competitors. A high MTBF means less trouble and maintenance which in turn increases your productivity. Built to last, the print head life of 400 million strokes/wire ensures reliable printouts. Given the high MTBF and print head life, LQ-690 offers uninterrupted operation and less maintenance.

Design benefits
As the LQ-690 is compact it fits perfectly on your desk. The platen gap adjustment lever is hidden inside the front cover which helps avoid any accidental change in settings. The ruler in the front paper guide makes paper setting easy. The LQ-690 also has an easy to use operation panel.

This product meets the strict ENERGY STAR® guidelines set by the European Commission. Epson is a global manufacturer committed to protecting the environment for future generations by offering a range of ENERGY STAR® products. This is achieved by significantly reducing electricity usage, which saves energy, money and the environment, without compromising quality.

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