Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 3identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (49 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 10 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (33 W vs 23 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 5 - 35 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (10 - 35 °C vs 5 - 35 °C). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • GP-M831:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • LX-300+II Colour:23 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • LX-300+II Colour:5 - 35 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
    • LX-300+II Colour:5 - 35 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • LX-300+II Colour:10 - 80%

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Comparison of GP-M831, LX-300+II Colour
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W23 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers585 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs464 x 465 x 224 mm366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manualDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one187 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one187 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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