Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 3 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (56 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 165,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 15000 h). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 43 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (54 W vs 11 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Continuous paper width range: 101.6 - 406.4 mm on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, 45 - 210 mm on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Continuous paper width range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:101.6 - 406.4 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:45 - 210 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:85 - 297 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.39 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:15000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:54 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W

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Comparison of FX-2175II, TM-C100
55 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 406.4 mm45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers101.6 - 558.8 mm85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 200 g/m²
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.39 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB53 dB
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpain
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs15000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one200 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W11 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg2 kg
WidthKnown for one362 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one176.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source193 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source257 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 367 x 245 mm
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 dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source183.7 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)

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