Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ-22M

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (54 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson PLQ-22M has 110 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Epson GP-M831 (220 - 240 V vs 110 - 240 V). The Epson PLQ-22M has 32 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (65 W vs 33 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M.

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • GP-M831:110 - 240 V
    • PLQ-22M:220 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • PLQ-22M:65 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • PLQ-22M:5 - 35 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • PLQ-22M:10 - 80%
  • Width
    • GP-M831:464 mm
    • PLQ-22M:384 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-22M
61 specifications
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI600 x 600 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 source7 copies
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
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Parallel, Serial, 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 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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers585 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg10.52 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 465 x 224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers187 cm2.47 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs187 cm2.47 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)

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