Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 31 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (64 W vs 33 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 4.5 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (12.7 kg vs 8.2 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • GP-M831:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • GP-M831:12.7 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • GP-M831:585 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
  • Package depth
    • GP-M831:670 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:450 mm
  • Package height
    • GP-M831:430 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:365 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-22 CS
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one720 x 720 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB54 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 h
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one464 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one465 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers12.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers585 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg9.78 g
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 manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers187 cm2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs187 cm2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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