Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps vs Epson GP-M831

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson GP-M831 has 2 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (33 W vs 31 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 10 kg more weight than the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps (12.7 kg vs 2.7 kg). 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 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831. Standard interfaces: Parallel on the Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps, Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831.

Colour
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Yes
- GP-M831:No
Continuous paper thickness range
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:0.06 - 0.085 mm
- GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
Standard interfaces
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:Parallel
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:31 W
- GP-M831:33 W
Weight
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:2.7 kg
- GP-M831:12.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps:160 x 286 x 157.5 mm
- GP-M831:464 x 465 x 224 mm

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Comparison of C31C518653, GP-M831
55 specifications	A Epson C31C518653 dot matrix printer Colour 4.7 cps Model C31C518653 View product	B Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 x 720 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	42	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	4.7 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.06 - 0.085 mm	0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	57.5 - 76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	4 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, AS / NZS 3548 class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	3 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	180000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31 W	33 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	464 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	465 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	224 mm
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	12.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	585 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	670 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.6 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 286 x 157.5 mm	464 x 465 x 224 mm
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	7 x 9 / 9 x 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	0.85 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	187 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	187 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)

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