Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson DFX-9000N vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 3identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DFX-9000N has 5 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (58 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson DFX-9000N (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson DFX-9000N has 74 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (75 W vs 1 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson DFX-9000N, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • DFX-9000N:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • DFX-9000N:240 x 144 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • DFX-9000N:58 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • DFX-9000N:Japan
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • DFX-9000N:20000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • DFX-9000N:75 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DFX-9000N:185 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DFX-9000N:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of DFX-9000N, TM-C100
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DFX-9000N

Model DFX-9000N

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one1550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one1320 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one10 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-ACODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.06 - 0.23 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs58 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersJapanSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs75 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs185 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one700 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one378 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one363 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers34 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers485 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers840 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers505 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers37.6 g2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs700 x 378 x 363 mm210 x 367 x 245 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V, 50-60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.03 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.03 mUnknown — 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 palletDiffers4 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs8 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers1 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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