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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 3identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (54 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 LQ-2190 (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson LQ-2190 has 2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (3 W vs 1 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 54 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 20000 h
    • 180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 3 W
    • 1 W

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Epson

LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Epson

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

Model TM-C100

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.23 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one693 mm
DepthKnown for one405 mm
HeightKnown for one268 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
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 heightDiffers2.21 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.21 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs14 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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