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
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
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
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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