Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 3identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (53 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 7 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (8 W vs 1 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 22 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (33 W vs 11 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • GP-M831:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • GP-M831:48 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • GP-M831:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • GP-M831:8 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • GP-M831:33 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W

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Comparison of GP-M831, TM-C100
51 specifications
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GP-M831

Model GP-M831

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
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), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handling1 differ
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.14 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 200 g/m²
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180000 h
Power2 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)Differs8 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
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 supportedYesYes
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 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers585 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers670 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers16.6 kg2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs464 x 465 x 224 mm210 x 367 x 245 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
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers187 cm100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one187 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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