Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W
  • Width
    • GP-M831:464 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:384 mm
  • Depth
    • GP-M831:465 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:280 mm
  • Height
    • GP-M831:224 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:203 mm
  • Weight
    • GP-M831:12.7 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:8.2 kg

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
58 specifications
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0RS-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 source24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W64 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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg8.2 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
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Box contentsDiffersDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manualPower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 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 source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Watt
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)
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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