Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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

Key differences

The Epson GP-M831 has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). The Epson GP-M831 has 80 mm more width than the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer (464 mm vs 384 mm). The Epson GP-M831 has 185 mm more depth than the Epson PLQ-50M 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-50M dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • GP-M831:110 - 240 V
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:100-240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:-30 - 60 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • GP-M831:20 - 80%
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:10 - 80%
  • Width
    • GP-M831:464 mm
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:384 mm
  • Depth
    • GP-M831:465 mm
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:280 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, PLQ-50M
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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, 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
Featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one48 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
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 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 conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
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
Package widthDiffers585 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm445 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg10.4 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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