Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps

28specifications compared
20differ
8identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-590II 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 GP-M831 has 5 - 35 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (10 - 35 °C vs 5 - 35 °C). The Epson GP-M831 has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-590II 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-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

Continuous paper thickness range
- GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.49 mm
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- GP-M831:20 - 80%
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 - 80%
Width
- GP-M831:464 mm
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:437 mm
Depth
- GP-M831:465 mm
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:375 mm
Height
- GP-M831:224 mm
- LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:177 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, LQ-590II
66 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps Model LQ-590II View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
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
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
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, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.065 - 0.14 mm	0.065 - 0.49 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
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
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
Print yieldKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000000 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
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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	437 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	177 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	585 mm	446 mm
Package depthDiffers	670 mm	534 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	281 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.6 kg	8.91 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
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 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
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	7.43 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Pallet height (UK)Differs	187 cm	7.43 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)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Poweridentical
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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