The Epson LQ-690 is a 24-pin impact dot matrix printer built for high-volume invoice, delivery-note and multi-part form printing. It prints at up to 529 characters per second in high-speed draft, spans 106 columns, and produces one original plus up to 6 carbon copies in a single pass. With a 400-million-stroke printhead and 20,000-hour MTBF, it is a long-life workhorse for accounting departments, logistics operations, pharmacies and point-of-sale counters across Saudi Arabia.
Key Features
24-pin impact printhead for sharp, carbon-transferable text on multi-part stationery
Up to 529 cps high-speed draft (12 cpi); 440 cps HSD, 330 cps draft and 110 cps letter quality at 10 cpi
1 original + 6 copies printed in one pass, ideal for invoices, waybills and receipt books
106-column carriage handles wide accounting and logistics forms
USB and Parallel interfaces with a 128 KB input buffer for uninterrupted batch jobs
Dual paper paths: front single-sheet friction feed and rear push-tractor continuous feed
Handles paper from 0.065 mm to 0.49 mm thick, plus labels and envelopes
Code 128 barcode generation built into the firmware
Quiet for its class at 57 dB in operation, drawing only 38 W
Economical C13S015610 black ribbon rated at roughly 10 million characters
Full Specifications
General Information
Brand
Epson
Product Name
LQ-690
Model
LQ-690
Manufacturer Code
C11CA13051
Product Type
Impact dot matrix printer
Condition
New, genuine Epson stock
Printing
Print Technology
24-pin impact dot matrix
Print Speed (High-Speed Draft)
529 cps at 12 cpi / 440 cps at 10 cpi
Print Speed (Draft)
330 cps at 10 cpi
Print Speed (Letter Quality)
110 cps at 10 cpi
Resolution
360 x 180 dpi
Print Columns
106 columns
Copy Capability
1 original + 6 copies
Barcode Support
Code 128
Connectivity and Memory
Interfaces
USB, Parallel
Input Buffer
128 KB
Bundled Software
Epson Status Monitor
Paper Handling
Feed Methods
Front friction feed (single sheet), rear push tractor (continuous)
Single Sheet Size
90 to 304.8 mm width, 70 to 420 mm length
Continuous Paper Width
101.6 to 304.8 mm
Paper Thickness
0.065 to 0.49 mm
Other Media
Labels, envelopes, optional roll paper holder
Consumables
Ribbon Cartridge
Epson C13S015610 (S015610), Black
Ribbon Yield
Approx. 10 million characters
Reliability
Printhead Life
400 million strokes per wire
MTBF
20,000 hours
Physical and Power
Dimensions (W x D x H)
480 x 370 x 210 mm
Noise Level
57 dB (operating) / 54 dB (standby)
Power Consumption
38 W (operating) / 3 W (standby)
Operating Temperature
5 to 35 °C
Operating Humidity
10 to 80%
Who It Is For
Accounting departments printing invoices and multi-part forms
Logistics and shipping companies printing waybills and delivery notes
Pharmacies, clinics and retail counters using carbon receipt books
Government and banking offices that rely on continuous forms
Buyers in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam wanting genuine Epson with local warranty
What's in the Box
Epson LQ-690 dot matrix printer
Black ribbon cartridge (pre-installed)
Paper tractor unit
Power cable
Setup guide and driver documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Epson LQ-690 used for? It is used for printing invoices, delivery notes, waybills, receipt books and any multi-part carbon form. As an impact printer it strikes the page and transfers the image to carbon copies underneath, something laser and inkjet printers cannot do.
How many copies can the Epson LQ-690 print at once? It prints one original plus up to 6 carbon copies in a single pass.
How fast is the Epson LQ-690? Up to 529 characters per second in high-speed draft at 12 cpi. At 10 cpi it reaches 440 cps in high-speed draft, 330 cps in draft and 110 cps in letter-quality mode.
Does the Epson LQ-690 connect by USB? Yes. It has both USB and Parallel interfaces, so it works with modern PCs as well as legacy systems.
Which ribbon does the Epson LQ-690 use? It uses the Epson C13S015610 (S015610) black ribbon cartridge, rated at approximately 10 million characters.
Can it handle continuous computer paper? Yes. A rear push-tractor feed takes continuous paper from 101.6 to 304.8 mm wide, while the front friction feed takes single sheets, labels and envelopes.
Is the Epson LQ-690 available in Saudi Arabia? Yes. PC PARK stocks the Epson LQ-690 in Saudi Arabia with local warranty and fast delivery across the Kingdom.
Order the Epson LQ-690 (C11CA13051) from PC PARK, genuine Epson stock with local Saudi warranty and fast delivery across the Kingdom.
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