Epson LQ-690II 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer (C11CJ82402)

The Epson LQ-690II (C11CJ82402) is a high-performance 24-pin dot matrix printer designed for businesses that require fast, reliable, and high-quality impact printing. Ideal for multi-part forms, invoices, and receipts, it combines impressive speed with robust durability. With support for up to six carbon copies plus one original, extensive barcode compatibility, and flexible media handling, the LQ-690II is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of offices, warehouses, and retail environments.

Product Features

High-Speed Printing

Delivers up to 487 characters per second (10 cpi) in High-Speed Draft mode, ensuring efficient handling of high-volume printing tasks.

24-Pin Print Head for Quality Output

The 24-pin configuration with 106-column capacity produces crisp, clear characters and professional-quality output suitable for multi-part forms.

Multi-Part Form Support

Capable of printing one original plus up to six carbon copies simultaneously, ideal for invoices, receipts, and order forms.

Extensive Barcode Compatibility

Supports a wide range of barcodes including Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Coda bar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, POSTNET, UPC-A, and UPC-E.

Durable and Reliable

Designed for long-term operation with a print head life of 400 million strokes per wire and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 20,000 hours.

Flexible Media Handling

Supports single sheets, continuous paper, labels, roll paper, envelopes, and cardboard with a variety of thicknesses and feed options.

Modern, Compact Design

Black-and-white casing blends into professional environments while the compact footprint saves workspace.

Multiple Connectivity Options

Equipped with USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel interfaces for seamless integration into both modern and legacy systems.

Energy Efficient Operation

Consumes just 38 W during operation and 3 W in standby mode, making it energy-conscious without compromising performance.

Product Specifications

• Printing Method: Impact dot matrix
• Number of Pins: 24
• Number of Columns: 106
• Print Speeds:High-Speed Draft (HSD): 10 cpi – 487 cps, 12 cpi – 529 cps, Draft: 10 cpi – 366 cps, 12 cpi – 396 cps, Letter Quality (LQ): 10 cpi – 121 cps, 12 cpi – 132 cps
• Print Resolution: 360 x 180 dpi
• Multi-Part Forms: Original + 6 copies
• Character Tables: PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO-8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
• Fonts: EPSON Courier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C, scalable fonts Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
• Barcodes: Coda bar (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, UPC-E
• Paper Handling: Single sheet front feed, continuous media rear feed, front output
• Supported Media: Single/multi-layer sheets, continuous paper, labels, roll paper, envelopes, cardboard
• Paper Thickness: Continuous 0.065–0.49 mm, Labels 0.16–0.19 mm, Multi-part 0.12–0.49 mm, Single sheet 0.065–0.15 mm
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, Bidirectional Parallel
• Memory: 128 kB
• Ribbon Type: High-yield black ribbon
• Ribbon Yield: Approx. 10,000,000 characters (Black Draft)
• Power Consumption: 38 W (active), 3 W (standby)
• Dimensions: 480 x 301 x 211 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 6.8 kg
• Noise Level: 59 dB(A) operation, 54 dB(A) standby
• Operating Environment: 5°–35°C, 10%–80% humidity
• Emulations: ESC/P2, IBM PPDS
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98 through Windows 11, including Windows Server editions
• Software Included: Epson Status Monitor