Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 7identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (53 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 6.9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (8 W vs 1.1 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 6 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer (33 W vs 27 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • GP-M831:8 W
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:1.1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:27 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:5 - 35 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:5 - 35 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:10 - 80%

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Comparison of GP-M831, LX-350
58 specifications
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GP-M831

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Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/s
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB53 dB
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, 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 source4 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W1.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W27 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
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 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm154 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg4.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm360 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm420 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm215 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg5.2 kg
Other features1 differ
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 Vista, 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 465 x 224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers187 cm2.08 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs187 cm2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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