[. . . ] Fast, reliable and competitive reliable and Fast Flatbed printer WitH an eXtremelY HiGH ribbon Yield the epson lQ-690 offers the best in dot matrix performance where it matters most: speed, reliability, ribbon yield and user-friendliness. [. . . ] Ideal for those printing directly from Windows® applications, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel and PDF documents. High ribbon yield At 10 million characters per ribbon, the LQ-690 has the highest ribbon yield in the flatbed segment. The benefits are long ribbon replacement cycles, low running cost and lower total cost of ownership. reliability At MTBF (mean time between failure) of 20, 000 power on hours, the LQ-690 stands out among its competitors. A high MTBF means less trouble and maintenance which in turn increases your productivity. Built to last, the print head life of 400 million strokes/wire ensures reliable printouts. Given the high MTBF and print head life, LQ-690 offers uninterrupted operation and less maintenance. design benefits As the LQ-690 is compact it fits perfectly on your desk. [. . . ] Company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ]