Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer

35specifications compared
27differ
8identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Colour
- GP-M831:No
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:Yes
Maximum resolution
- GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
Continuous paper thickness range
- GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.39 mm
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
AC input voltage
- GP-M831:110 - 240 V
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:220 - 240 V
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
- LX-1350 dot matrix printer:5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of GP-M831, LX-1350
62 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson LX-1350 dot matrix printer Model LX-1350 View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionDiffers	720 x 720 DPI	240 x 144 DPI
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	357 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	312 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 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
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NLQ: 12 cpi: 78 chars/s, 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, Draft: 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, HighSpeed-Draft: 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, 10 cpi: 347 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
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 - 0.39 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, 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	ESC P, PPDS
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	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	9-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	33 W	33 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 85%	10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson Status Monitor
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	546 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	275 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	164 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	6.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	585 mm	220 mm
Package depthDiffers	670 mm	640 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	380 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.6 kg	7.73 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	Driver and utilities (CD), Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	464 x 465 x 224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers	187 cm	2.15 m
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	187 cm	2.15 m
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	8 pc(s)	27 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	8 pc(s)	27 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	3 pc(s)

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