The Epson LQ-690 is a 24-pin dot matrix printer. This needle printer is known for its speed, reliability, longevity and user-friendliness. You can print single sheets of paper, continuous paper, labels, envelopes, and card stock with this printer. The printing speed is 529 characters per second (10 cpi) and the ribbon has a long life of up to 10 million characters. That means you don't have to replace it as often, so your running costs are lower. Thanks to its compact size, the dot matrix printer is easy to place in small spaces and on desks.