Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

16specifications compared
15differ
1identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (57 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 7.6 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (8 W vs 0.4 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (33 W vs 29 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.14 mm on the Epson GP-M831, 0.065 - 0.1 mm on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

Maximum resolution
- GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
Continuous paper thickness range
- GP-M831:0.065 - 0.14 mm
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.1 mm
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
AC input voltage
- GP-M831:110 - 240 V
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V
Power consumption (standby)
- GP-M831:8 W
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:29 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
- VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of GP-M831, VP-930R
49 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer Model VP-930R View product
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	720 x 720 DPI	180 x 180 DPI
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	80
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 copies
Paper handling1 differ
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers	0.065 - 0.14 mm	0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101.6 - 558.8 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	57 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 KB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI Class B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	USB
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	29 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 40 °C	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 85%	0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	306 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	185 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	3.5 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 featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	464 x 465 x 224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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