Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 6identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 31 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (64 W vs 33 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 3.5 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (12.7 kg vs 9.2 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson GP-M831, Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • GP-M831:No
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • GP-M831:Indonesia
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • GP-M831:12.7 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
  • Package width
    • GP-M831:585 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm
  • Package depth
    • GP-M831:670 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM:450 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-22 CSM
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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)
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
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 directionBidirectionalBidirectional
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 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg10.8 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 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 gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs187 cm2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
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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