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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer vs Epson GP-M831

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 10identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer has 21 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 W vs 33 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 5 - 35 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the Epson FX-890II dot matrix printer (10 - 35 °C vs 5 - 35 °C). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-890II 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-890II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 720 x 720 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.14 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 48 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • 198-264 V
    • 110 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 54 W
    • 33 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 5 - 35 °C
    • 10 - 35 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • -30 - 60 °C
    • -20 - 40 °C

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Epson

FX-890II dot matrix printer

Model FX-890II

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Epson

GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI720 x 720 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
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 Serif
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one42
Print speedKnown for oneNLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.14 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB48 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, IBM PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one9-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one7500000 characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one7.5 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)8 W8 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W33 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 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
WidthDiffers414 mm464 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm465 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg12.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers450 mm585 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm670 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers8.91 kg16.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 465 x 224 mm
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m187 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m187 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)2 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes

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