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Model Number and Description
4550913C
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers
Printer
Name
HP DeskJet 690CC4562AWorldwide except
HP DeskJet 690C
- Thai
HP DeskJet 692JC4580AJapan
HP DeskJet 692KC4562KKorea
HP DeskJet 693CC4589AU.S., Canada, U.K.,
HP DeskJet 694CC4608CU.S., Canada,
Model
NumberAvailability
Japan, Eastern
Europe and Korea
C4591AThailandDOS and MS Windows printer
(Hardware localized
for Japan)
(Hardware localized
for Korea)
Europe (French)
Australia, New
Zealand, Western
Europe
Description and
Items Included
DOS and MS Windows printer
including black and color pens
including black and color pens, and
3 year warranty
DOS and MS Windows printer
including black and color pens
DOS and MS Windows printer
including black, color, and photo
pens, humidor, cable and 2 year
warranty
DOS and MS Windows printer
including black and color pens, and
HP Home Project Kit
DOS and MS Windows printer
including black, color, and photo
pens, humidor, Adobe Photoshop
Deluxe and Media Sample Pack
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1. Items included with printers may vary depending upon localization. See “Ordering Printer
Options/Localized Printer Options” for additional information
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Front View
Access Door
Resume Button and Light
Print Cartridge Cradles
Card Guide
Paper Width Adjuster
Banner Paper Support
Banner Lever
OUT Tray
IN Tray
Paper Length Adjuster
Single Envelope Slot
Power Button and Light
455001
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Rear View
Power Module Socket
Interface Port
2162951
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Ordering Printer Options
Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C1)
Manual/
Region or
Country
Asia Pacific/
U.K. cord
AustraliaInt’l EnglishC4562A ABG9100-5127C4562-60116C4562-60149
CanadaFrench and
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Internal Fonts and Symbol Sets
Symbol Sets
PC-8 Danish/Norwegian (ISO 60) PC-8 Danish/Norwegian
PC-8 Turkish ANSI/ASCII (ISO 6) United Kingdom (ISO 4)
French (ISO 69) German (ISO 21) Italian (ISO 15)
Spanish (ISO 17) Swedish (ISO 11) PC-850
PC-852 ECMA-94 Legal
Latin 2 (8859/2) Latin 5 (8859/9) Roman-8
Latin 1 (8859/1)
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Additional Fonts in Region Specific Printers
Some HP DeskJet 690C printers contain flash memory. Flash memory
provides the capability to install fonts and symbol sets for specific regions.
The following figure shows how to identify printers with flash memory by
observing the serial number label on the back of the printer.
Identifying Printers with Flash Memory
With Flash Memory
No Flash Memory
To identify a printer with flash memory, look for the lightning bolt symbol on
the serial number label located on the back of the printer. The flash font
code found directly below the lightning bolt can be used to identify the
language of fonts downloaded into flash memory. Use the following tables
to identify the fonts and symbol set(s) loaded into flash memory.
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CG Times Italic5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers Italic5,6,10,12N/A
FixedCourier6,12,245,10,16.67,20
Courier Italic6,12,245,10,20
Letter Gothic6,12,246,12,24
Letter Gothic Italic6,12,246,12,24
Symbol Sets: PC-Cyrillic (CP-866), Latin/Cyrillic (lS0-8859/5)
Greek (Flash Font Code GRK)
SpacingFont NamePoint SizesPitches
ProportionalCG Times5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
CG Times Italic5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers Italic5,6,10,12N/A
FixedCourier6,12,245,10,16.67,20
Courier Italic6,12,245,10,20
Letter Gothic6,12,246,12,24
Letter Gothic Italic6,12,246,12,24
Symbol Sets: PC-8 Greek, Latin/Greek (ISO-8859/7)
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Baltic (Flash Font Codes LTV and LIT)
SpacingFont NamePoint SizesPitches
ProportionalCG Times5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
CG Times Italic5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers5,6,7,8,10,12,14N/A
Univers Italic5,6,10,12N/A
FixedCourier6,12,245,10,16.67,20
Courier Italic6,12,245,10,20
Letter Gothic6,12,246,12,24
Letter Gothic Italic6,12,246,12,24
Symbol Sets: Lithuanian Russian, Latvian/Russian, CP-772
Thai (Flash Font Code THA)
SpacingFont NamePoint SizesPitches
FixedThai Courier1012
1210
246
Thai Courier Bold1012
1210
246
Thai Courier Italic1012
1210
246
Thai Courier Bold Italic1210
Thai Line Printer8.516
Symbol Set: TIS (TAPIC23)
Note
TAPIC23 is the registration name for Hewlett-Packard’s Thai
HP DeskJet symbol set.
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Part Numbers
Orderable Items
ItemDescriptionPart Number
Interface CablesHP IEEE-1284 Parallel Interface Cable (2 meter length)C2950A
HP IEEE-1284 Parallel Interface Cable (3 meter length)C2951A
Print CartridgesBlack Inkjet Print Cartridge51629A or 29A
Color Inkjet Print Cartridge51649A or 49A
Photo CartridgeC1816A or 16A
HP Photo Color
Kits
MediaFor orderable media information, see “Media.”N/A
AccessoriesHP PrinterPal Fax AccessoryC2970A
Asia Pacific HP Photo Color Kit
(except China)
Europe + China HP Photo Color KitC4584A
U.S. HP Photo Color KitC4585A
Latin America HP Photo Color KitC4590A
Japan Photo Color KitC4586A
C4583A
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User Replaceable Components
Access Door
Base Foot
Paper Tray
DescriptionPart Number
Access Door Assembly with NameplatesC4549-67809
Base FootC2128-40063
Output Tray AssemblyC4549-60003
2184902
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Host/System Requirements
MS Windows 95
80386 (or faster) processor
At least 8 MB of RAM
10 - 20 MB free hard disk space
MS Windows 3.x
80386 (or faster) processor
At least 2 MB of RAM to print in black or at least 4 MB of RAM to
print in color
DOS
10 - 20 MB free hard disk space
DOS version 3.3 or later
80286 (or faster) processor
At least 2 MB of RAM to print in black or at least 4 MB of RAM to
print in color
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Driver Installation
For the printer to operate properly, an HP DeskJet 690C series printer
driver must be installed in your computer. Refer to “Printer Driver
Information/Installing the Printer Driver” for more detailed information.
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NoteFor a complete description of your printer’s interface, see
“Printer Interface Information.”
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Product Performance Specifications
HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Dots are placed
on a 600x300 grid. Depletion is used to remove approximately 10% of the
dots to prevent laying too much ink on the page.
In the Best mode, the paper advances at 600 DPI increments and places
dots on a true 600x600 grid. Depletion in the Best mode removes
approximately 43% of the dots.
To conserve memory, DOS fonts are stored at 300x300. REt is used to
convert them to 600x300.
When printing from MS Windows, resolution determinations are made in
the PC and then sent to the printer.
MS Windows Print Speed
EconoFast ModeNormal ModeBest Mode
Black Print Speed 15 pages per minute3 pages per minute1 page per minute
Color Print Speed
(black and color
cartridges)
Color Print Speed
(photo and color
cartridges)
1. Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending upon system configuration, software
program, and document complexity.
2. Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending upon system configuration, software
program, and photo complexity.
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1.7 pages per minute0.8 pages per minute0.3 pages per minute
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Up to 4 minutes per page (5 x 7 photo)
MS DOS Print Speed (Black Mechanism)
EconoFast ModeNormal Mode
Black Print Speed
1. Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending upon the system configuration, software
program, and document complexity.
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270 CPS at 10 CPI134 CPS at 10 CPI
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Resolution
EconoFast ModeNormal ModeBest Mode
Black Resolution
MS Windows
(text and graphics)
DOS (text only)300 x 300 DPI600 x 300 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Color Resolution
(Black and Color
Cartridges) Plain Paper
Premium Paper, Glossy
Paper, and Transparency
Film (Black and Color)
Color Resolution
(Photo and Color
Cartridges) All paper types
DOS (graphics)Full-page 75, 150,
1. Using Photo REt.
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300 x 300 DPI600 x 300 DPI600 x 600 DPI
300 x 300 DPI300 x 300 DPI300 x 300 DPI
N/A600 x 300 DPI600 x 300 DPI
600 x 300 DPI600 x 300 DPI
300 DPI
Full-page 75, 150,
300 DPI
Full-page 75, 150,
300 DPI
NoteDPI is measured in addressable raster points per inch.
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Paper Handling Specifications
CategorySpecification
Paper GrainLong Grain Only
Paper60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb.)
Envelopes75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)
Cards110 to 200 g/m2 (29 to 53 lb., 61 to 110 lb. index
max.; 8.5 pt max thickness)
2
Labels
IN Tray CapacityUp to 100 Sheets (<1/2 in.)
OUT Tray CapacityUp to 50 Sheets
Multiple Envelopes
BannersUp to 20 sheets
Card CapacityUp to 30 Cards
TransparenciesUp to 50 sheets
1. Envelope capacity is dependent on the manufacturer, type of envelope and its construction.
2. Use only U.S. letter or A4 size sheets. Use only Avery paper labels specifically designed for use
with HP InkJet Printers.
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Up to 25 Sheets of Avery Paper Labels. Use
only U.S. letter or A4 size sheets. Use only
Avery paper labels specifically designed for use
with HP InkJet printers.
Up to 20 Envelopes (<1/2 in.)
NoteHP DeskJet 690C series printers work well with most types of
paper although variables in paper composition may affect
print quality and paper handling. Bond paper, such as
letterhead, gives excellent quality. Paper should be tested to
ensure best performance.
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Supported Media/Sizes
CategorySpecification
US Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
US Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
U.S. Executive184.1 x 266.7 mm ( 7.25 x 10.5 in.)
ISO & JIS A4210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.)
ISO & JIS A5148.5 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)
ISO & JIS B5182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 in.)
U.S. No. 10 Envelope
U.S. A2 Envelope (5.5)111 x 146 mm (4.375 x 5.75 in.)
European DL Envelope
European C6 Envelope
U.S. 4 x 6 Card101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in.)
U.S. 5 x 8 Card127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 in.)
European A6 Card105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)
Japanese Hagaki Postcard100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 in.)
Custom Size (user defined)
Width127 to 216 mm (5 to 8.5 in.)
Length148 to 356 mm (5.83 to 14 in.)
1. To minimize print skew, use envelopes with rectangular flaps rather than triangular flaps.
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1
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104.7 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)
114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 in.)
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Printable Area Specifications
U.S. Paper and Transparency
DOS Black Printing
Page SizeTop Margin
U.S. Executive
184.1 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
U.S. Letter
215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
U.S. Legal
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
DOS Color Printing
Page SizeTop Margin
U.S. Executive
184.1 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
U.S. Letter
215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
U.S. Legal
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
Bottom
Margin
11.7 mm
(0.46 in.)
11.7 mm
(0.46 in.)
11.7 mm
(0.46 in.)
Bottom
Margin
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
Left and Right
MarginsPrintable Area
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
Left and Right
MarginsPrintable Area
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.3 mm
(0.25 in.)
171.5 mm x 255.0 mm
(6.75 x 10.04 in.)
203.2 mm x 267.7 mm
(8.00 x 10.54 in.)
203.2 mm x 343.9 mm
(8.00 x 13.54 in.)
171.5 mm x 251.7 mm
(6.75 x 10.04 in.)
203.2 mm x 264.4 mm
(8.00 x 10.41 in.)
203.2 mm x 340.6 mm
(8.00 x 13.41 in.)
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International Paper and Transparency
DOS Black Printing
Page SizeTop Margin
International
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.69 in.)
International
A5
148.5 x 210 mm
(6.00 x 8.27 in.)
International
B5
182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.12 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
DOS Color Printing
Page SizeTop Margin
International
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.69 in.)
International
A5
148.5 x 210 mm
(6.00 x 8.27 in.)
International
B5
182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.12 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
Bottom
Margin
11.7 mm
(0.46 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
11.7 mm
(0.46 in.)
Bottom
Margin
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
Left and
Right Margins Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
Left and
Right Margins Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
203.2 mm x 285.3 mm
(8.00 x 11.23 in.)
141.6 mm x 192.0 mm
(5.58 x 7.56 in.)
173.6 mm x 245.4 mm
(6.83 x 9.66 in.)
203.2 mm x 282.0 mm
(8.00 x 11.10 in.)
141.6 mm x 188.7 mm
(5.58 x 7.43 in.)
173.6 mm x 242.1 mm
(6.83 x 9.53 in.)
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Envelopes
DOS Black Printing
Top & Bottom
Envelope Size
U.S. #10
Envelope
104.7 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
International
DL
110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
International
C6
114 x 162 mm
(4.49 x 6.38 in.)
MarginsLeft Margin Right Margin Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
98.4 mm x 223.3 mm
(3.88 x 8.79 in.)
103.6 mm x 201.9 mm
(4.08 x 7.95 in.)
107.6 mm x 144.0 mm
(4.24 x 5.67 in.)
DOS Color Printing
Top & Bottom
Envelope Size
U.S. #10
Envelope
104.7 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
International
DL
110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
International
C6
114 x 162 mm
(4.49 x 6.38 in.)
MarginsLeft Margin Right Margin Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
98.4 mm x 220.0 mm
(3.88 x 8.66 in.)
103.6 mm x 198.6 mm
(4.08 x 7.82 in.)
107.6 mm x 140.7mm
(4.24 x 5.54 in.)
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Cards
DOS Black Printing
Card SizeTop Margin
U.S. 4 x 6
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 in.)
U.S. 5 x 8
127 x 203.2 mm
(5 x 8 in.)
International A6
105 mm x 148.5 mm
(4.13 x 6.00 in.)
Japanese Hagaki
Postcard
100 mm x 148 mm
(3.94 x 5.83 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
DOS Color Printing
Card SizeTop Margin
U.S. 4 x 6
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 in.)
U.S. 5 x 8
127 x 203.2 mm
(5 x 8 in.)
International A6
105 mm x 148.5 mm
(4.13 x 6.00 in.)
Japanese Hagaki
Postcard
100 mm x 148 mm
(3.94 x 5.83 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
0.0 mm
(0.0 in.)
Bottom
Margin
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
18.0 mm
(0.71 in.)
Bottom
Margin
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
Left and
Right Margins Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
Left and
Right Margins Printable Area
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.13 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
95.2 x 134.4 mm
(3.75 x 5.29 in.)
120.6 x 185.2 mm
(4.75 x 7.29 in.)
98.6 mm x 130.0 mm
(3.88 x 5.12 in.)
91.6 mm x 130.0 mm
(3.60 x 5.12 in.)
.
95.2 x 131.6 mm
(3.75 x 5.16 in.)
120.6 x 181.9 mm
(4.75 x 7.16 in.)
98.6 mm x 126.7 mm
(3.88 x 4.99 in.)
91.6 mm x 130.0 mm
(3.60 x 4.99 in.)
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Physical Specifications
Printer Dimensions
Weight: 5.3 Kg (11.6 lb.)
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