Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson GP-M831 has 43 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (48 dB vs 5 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 80 mm more width than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (464 mm vs 384 mm). The Epson GP-M831 has 185 mm more depth than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (465 mm vs 280 mm). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • GP-M831:110 - 240 V
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:100-240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:10 - 85%
  • Width
    • GP-M831:464 mm
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:384 mm
  • Depth
    • GP-M831:465 mm
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:280 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-50
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers720 x 720 DPI180 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB5 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
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 directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35000 h
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one33 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 85%
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers464 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers465 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one12.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm452 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg9.41 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one187 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one187 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g

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