Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps

30specifications compared
22differ
8identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 41 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson GP-M831 (49 W vs 8 W). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 16 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (49 W vs 33 W). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

Continuous paper thickness range
- GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Power consumption (standby)
- GP-M831:8 W
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- GP-M831:20 - 80%
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 - 80%
Width
- GP-M831:464 mm
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:612 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, LQ-2090II
62 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps Model LQ-2090II View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	720 x 720 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.065 - 0.14 mm	0.12 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.14 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	55 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	49 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	49 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	612 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	177 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	9.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	585 mm	451 mm
Package depthDiffers	670 mm	735 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	295 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.6 kg	12.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	464 x 465 x 224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers	187 cm	4.59 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Pallet height (UK)Differs	187 cm	4.59 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Products per palletDiffers	8 pc(s)	14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	21 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	3 pc(s)

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