Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 1identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 64 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (106 vs 42). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 482.3 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (487 cps vs 4.7 cps). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 124 KB more buffer size than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (128 KB vs 4 KB). Only the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps has colour. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.06 - 0.085 mm on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Colour
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
    • LQ-690IIN:No
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:42
    • LQ-690IIN:106
  • Maximum print speed
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4.7 cps
    • LQ-690IIN:487 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:0.06 - 0.085 mm
    • LQ-690IIN:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Product colour
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Black
    • LQ-690IIN:Black, White
  • Buffer size
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:4 KB
    • LQ-690IIN:128 KB
  • Standard interfaces
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
    • LQ-690IIN:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:9-pin
    • LQ-690IIN:24-pin

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Comparison of C31C518653, LQ-690IIN
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LQ-690IIN

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs42106
Maximum print speedDiffers4.7 cps487 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
Paper handling1 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.085 mm0.065 - 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
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one57.5 - 76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, 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 class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class BUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallelEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers3 million characters10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs180000 h20000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs31 W38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
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
WeightDiffers2.7 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 features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Fonts includedDiffers7 x 9 / 9 x 9Bitmap 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 286 x 157.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one0.85 µmUnknown — 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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