Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

5specifications compared
5differ
0identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson GP-M831 has 5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (8 W vs 3 W). The Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has 5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson GP-M831 (38 W vs 33 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 10 kg more weight than the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (12.7 kg vs 2.7 kg). Only the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour. Dimensions (WxDxH): 464 x 465 x 224 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 166 x 168 x 260 mm on the Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps.

Colour
- GP-M831:No
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Power consumption (standby)
- GP-M831:8 W
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- GP-M831:12.7 kg
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- GP-M831:464 x 465 x 224 mm
- TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:166 x 168 x 260 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, TM-U230S
49 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson TM-U230S dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230S View product
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	720 x 720 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	48 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	464 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	465 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	670 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	464 x 465 x 224 mm	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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