Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 11 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (22 W vs 11 W). The Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps has 2.1 kg more weight than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (4.1 kg vs 2 kg). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.32 mm on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, 0.06 - 0.23 mm on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Standard interfaces: Serial, USB on the Epson LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:0.065 - 0.32 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:Serial, USB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:22 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C
  • Weight
    • LQ-310 dot matrix printer 416 cps:4.1 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg

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Comparison of LQ-310, 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, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speedKnown for one416 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one390 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one129 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneAbicomp, BRASCII, ISO 8859-15, ISO Latin 1, PC437, PC850, PC858, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Roman 8Unknown — 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 rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.32 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 364 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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 interfacesDiffersSerial, USBUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180000 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)Differs22 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg2 kg
WidthKnown for one362 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 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)

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