Printing Technology
Print Method
Impact dot matrix
Control Panel
LQ-680Pro: 7 switches, 10 LEDs
Print Direction
Bi-directional with logic seeking
Number of Pins in Head
24 pins
Control Code
ESC/P2 & IBM 2390 Plus
Print Speed
High Speed Draft
10 cpi: 413 cps
Draft
15 cpi: 465 cps
12 cpi: 372 cps
10 cpi: 310 cps
(Condensed) 20 cpi: 310 cps
(Condensed) 17 cpi: 264 cps
12 cpi: 372 cps
10 cpi: 310 cps
(Condensed) 20 cpi: 310 cps
(Condensed) 17 cpi: 264 cps
Letter Quality
15 cpi: 155 cps
12 cpi: 124 cps
10 cpi: 103 cps
(Condensed) 20 cpi: 206 cps
(Condensed) 17 cpi: 175 cps
12 cpi: 124 cps
10 cpi: 103 cps
(Condensed) 20 cpi: 206 cps
(Condensed) 17 cpi: 175 cps
Reliability
MVBF
20 million lines (Except print head)
MTBF
10000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life
400 million strokes/wire