Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 1identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 4.3 kg more weight than the Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer (6.8 kg vs 2.5 kg). Product colour: Grey on the Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer, Black, White on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90% on the Epson C31C514667 dot matrix printer, 10 - 80% on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Product colour
    • C31C514667 dot matrix printer:Grey
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C514667 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LQ-690IIN:20000 h
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • C31C514667 dot matrix printer:10 - 90%
    • LQ-690IIN:10 - 80%
  • Weight
    • C31C514667 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • LQ-690IIN:6.8 kg

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Comparison of C31C514667, LQ-690IIN
58 specifications
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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 487 chars/s, 12 cpi: 529 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 366 chars/s, 12 cpi: 396 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 121 chars/s, 12 cpi: 132 chars/s
Character densityKnown for one16 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, White
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h20000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source301 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source211 mm
WeightDiffers2.5 kg6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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