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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 4identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer 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 155,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 25000 h). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (10 W vs 1 W). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 240 x 144 DPI
    • 180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • 0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 55 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Vietnam
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 25000 h
    • 180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 10 W
    • 1 W

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Epson

FX-890IIN dot matrix printer

Model FX-890IIN

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Epson

TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

Model TM-C100

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Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80
Maximum print speedKnown for one612 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8
Number of charactersKnown for one42
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneYes
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersVietnamSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one7 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one414 mm
DepthKnown for one375 mm
HeightKnown for one177 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers440 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers9 kg2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guide
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one3.09 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)20 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes

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