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Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson GP-M831

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 8identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson GP-M831 (10 W vs 8 W). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 22 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 W vs 33 W). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.46 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • GP-M831:48 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:198-264 V
    • GP-M831:110 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10 W
    • GP-M831:8 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 W
    • GP-M831:33 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:5 - 35 °C
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, GP-M831
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Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI720 x 720 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one738 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.14 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB48 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W8 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W33 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%5 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm464 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm465 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg12.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm585 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm670 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg16.6 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source464 x 465 x 224 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m187 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m187 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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