Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LQ-690

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 8identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690 has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (57 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson LQ-690 (8 W vs 3 W). The Epson LQ-690 has 4.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (37.5 W vs 33 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690.

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • LQ-690:360 x 180 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
    • LQ-690:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • LQ-690:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LQ-690:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • GP-M831:8 W
    • LQ-690:3 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • LQ-690:37.5 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • LQ-690:5 - 35 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • LQ-690:10 - 80%

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Comparison of GP-M831, LQ-690
61 specifications
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Epson

GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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LQ-690

Model LQ-690

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Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source529 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source396 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.49 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB57 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W37.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm210 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm290 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg8.49 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 465 x 224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers187 cm2.18 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs187 cm2.18 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)35 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)5 pc(s)

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