Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890 II vs Epson GP-M831

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890 II has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 5 - 35 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the Epson FX-890 II (10 - 35 °C vs 5 - 35 °C). The Epson GP-M831 has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Epson FX-890 II (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-890 II, 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.46 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-890 II, 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-890 II:240 x 144 DPI
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-890 II:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-890 II:55 dB
    • GP-M831:48 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890 II:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • FX-890 II:5 - 35 °C
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • FX-890 II:-30 - 60 °C
    • GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • FX-890 II:10 - 80%
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • FX-890 II:30 - 60%
    • GP-M831:5 - 85%

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Comparison of FX-890 II, GP-M831
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GP-M831

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI720 x 720 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 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 onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — 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
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, IBM PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, 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 one7500000 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 W
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
WidthDiffers414 mm464 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm465 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg12.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers450 mm585 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm670 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg16.6 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source187 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source187 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source464 x 465 x 224 mm
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual

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