Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 0identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (128 KB vs 4 KB). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 8.5 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer (10 million characters vs 1.5 million characters). The Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 20000 h). Standard interfaces: RS-232 on the Epson C31C515653 dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer.

  • Buffer size
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:4 KB
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:RS-232
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:1.5 million characters
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:180000 h
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:20000 h
  • Weight
    • C31C515653 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:6.8 kg

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Comparison of C31C515653, LQ-690II
39 specifications
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 source7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
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, Labels, Plain paper, 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 colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneVCCI A, FCC A, CE, AS/NZS 3548 BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers1.5 million characters10 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
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
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 248 x 138.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source

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