Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090IIN 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-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (180000 h vs 25000 h). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 38 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (49 W vs 11 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.06 - 0.23 mm on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN 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-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C
  • Weight
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:9.4 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, TM-C100
59 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
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 printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one550 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
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 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
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 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 interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg2 kg
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
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)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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