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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson PLQ -20DM 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 0.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (8 W vs 7.5 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 720 x 720 DPI
    • 240 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 48 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Serial, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • 110 - 240 V
    • 220 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 8 W
    • 7.5 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 33 W
    • 60 W
  • Weight
    • 12.7 kg
    • 7.7 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 464 x 465 x 224 mm
    • 384 x 280 x 203 mm

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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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PLQ -20DMView product
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB55 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one10000 h
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W60 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one464 mm
DepthKnown for one465 mm
HeightKnown for one224 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one585 mm
Package depthKnown for one670 mm
Package heightKnown for one430 mm
Package weightKnown for one16.6 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs464 x 465 x 224 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one187 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one187 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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