Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (55 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 FX-2190N (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson FX-2190N has 7.4 kg more weight than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (9.4 kg vs 2 kg). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson FX-2190N, Spain on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • FX-2190N:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190N:55 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • FX-2190N:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190N:USB 1.1
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190N:20000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Weight
    • FX-2190N:9.4 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg
  • Package width
    • FX-2190N:460 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • FX-2190N:700 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:257 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190N, TM-C100
44 specifications
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FX-2190N

Model FX-2190N

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for one680 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 1.1USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers460 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers700 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers11.8 kg2.35 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs589 x 350 x 167.5 mm210 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 includedDiffersEpson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans SerifYes
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
Power requirementsKnown for one240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for oneCSFUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross height100 cm100 cm
Pallet gross width120 cm120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Differs2.04 m183.7 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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