Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer

Epson LQ-690 Dot Matrix Printer is a high-performance 24-pin impact printer designed for fast, high-volume printing in demanding environments such as finance departments, logistics companies, retail back offices, and government institutions in Kenya. With an ultra-durable print head, long ribbon life, and excellent reliability, the LQ-690 is built for speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency over long periods of continuous use.

Product Features

Fast, High-Throughput Printing
The LQ-690 offers 106 columns of print capacity and delivers rapid output, making it ideal for bulk document printing such as invoices, multi-part forms, and financial reports.

Exceptional Reliability
With an industry-leading MTBF of 20,000 hours and a print head life of 400 million strokes per wire, the printer ensures consistent performance and low maintenance in high-demand settings.

High Ribbon Yield
The included black draft ribbon yields up to 10 million characters, significantly reducing consumable replacement frequency and lowering overall running costs.

Superior Print Quality
Prints crisp and legible documents with a resolution of 360 x 180 dpi, ideal for professional outputs that require clarity, such as shipping documents, reports, or receipts.

Flexible Connectivity
Equipped with USB 2.0 Type B and bidirectional parallel interfaces, the LQ-690 integrates easily with both legacy and modern systems.

Compact and Efficient Design
Despite its powerful capabilities, the LQ-690 features a space-saving desktop footprint, making it suitable for office counters or administrative desks.

Product Specifications

• Printing Method: Impact dot matrix (24-pin)
• Number of Pins: 24 needles
• Print Columns: 106 columns
• Print Resolution: 360 x 180 dpi
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 20,000 hours
• Print Head Life: 400 million strokes per wire
• Ribbon Yield: Up to 10 million characters (Black Draft mode)
• Interfaces:
  • USB 2.0 Type B
  • Bidirectional parallel port
• Carbon Copies: Supports original + 5 copies (not listed but typical for LQ series)
• Ideal Use Cases:
  • Government institutions
  • Corporate finance and accounting
  • Shipping and logistics
  • Legal offices and administration
  • Educational institutions