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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 2identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (59 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 145,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 35000 h). The Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer has 7.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (8.3 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-780 dot matrix printer, 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
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.12 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 35000 h
    • 180000 h

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Epson

LQ-780 dot matrix printer

Model LQ-780

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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 one106
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one487 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, Roman
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for one15
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.49 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
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
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.3 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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers325 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers350 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers8.28 kg2.35 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
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 g
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 g
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one183.7 cm
Products per pallet layerKnown for one18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one20 pc(s)

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