Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N 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-2190N (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson LQ-2190N 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-2190N, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2190N:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-2190N:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2190N:20000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-2190N:3 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190N:46 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, TM-C100
55 specifications
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (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 one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 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
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 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
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W11 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers13 kg2 kg
WidthKnown for one639 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one402 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot 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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
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 palletDiffers2 pc(s)40 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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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