Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-350 vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 5identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-350 (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson LQ-350 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-350 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. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-350, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LQ-350:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-350:360 x 180 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-350:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-350:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-350:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-350:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-350:22 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LQ-350:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of LQ-350, TM-C100
61 specifications
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LQ-350

Model LQ-350

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one347 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one260 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one86 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollPlain 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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2.5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one3 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one348 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.1 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers220 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers425 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers360 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers5.11 g2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
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
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.13 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.13 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers45 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers5 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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