Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 2identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps 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 LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps (180000 h vs 25000 h). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 48 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (49 W vs 1 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, TM-C100
64 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs49 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one612 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers9.4 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers451 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or laterWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 heightDiffers4.59 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one4.59 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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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