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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LQ-690IIN

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 6identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (59 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (8 W vs 3 W). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (38 W vs 33 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-690IIN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 720 x 720 DPI
    • 360 x 180 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.14 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 48 dB
    • 59 dB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 8 W
    • 3 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 33 W
    • 38 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 10 - 35 °C
    • 5 - 35 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 20 - 80%
    • 10 - 80%
  • Width
    • 464 mm
    • 480 mm

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Epson

GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 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 oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-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 oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB59 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W38 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 V
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 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm301 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm211 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm333 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm597 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm352 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg8.67 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneBitmap 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 oneWindows 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 contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manualDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 465 x 224 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one187 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one187 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm

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