Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 110 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Epson GP-M831 (220 - 240 V vs 110 - 240 V). The Epson GP-M831 has 9.4 kg more weight than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (12.7 kg vs 3.3 kg). Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps. Dimensions (WxDxH): 464 x 465 x 224 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
AC input voltage
- GP-M831:110 - 240 V
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:220 - 240 V
Weight
- GP-M831:12.7 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- GP-M831:464 x 465 x 224 mm
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, LX-50
46 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	720 x 720 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	54 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 KB
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 directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Power1 differ
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
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
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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	464 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	465 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	670 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	464 x 465 x 224 mm	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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