Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LQ-22 CSM

27specifications compared
20differ
7identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson LQ-22 CSM has 31 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (64 W vs 33 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 80 mm more width than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (464 mm vs 384 mm). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM.

Maximum resolution
- GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
- LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- LQ-22 CSM:64 W
Width
- GP-M831:464 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:384 mm
Depth
- GP-M831:465 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:280 mm
Height
- GP-M831:224 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:203 mm
Weight
- GP-M831:12.7 kg
- LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg

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Comparison of GP-M831, LQ-22 CSM
57 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson LQ-22 CSM View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	720 x 720 DPI	360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 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	7 copies
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, RS-232, 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 direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	64 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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	203 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	585 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	670 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.6 kg	10.82 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Box contentsDiffers	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single sheet front, Paper output front
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	464 x 465 x 224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	187 cm	2.23 m
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	187 cm	2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	8 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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