Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-300+II Colour vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 21differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (53 dB vs 49 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 174,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (180000 h vs 6000 h). The Epson LX-300+II Colour has 12 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (23 W vs 11 W). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II Colour, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-300+II Colour:240 x 144 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • LX-300+II Colour:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LX-300+II Colour:6000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-300+II Colour:23 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LX-300+II Colour:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of LX-300+II Colour, TM-C100
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one337 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one270 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one67 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, 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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC PUnknown — 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, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one3000000 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)Differs6000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage 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 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers4.4 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers448 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers5.86 kg2.35 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm210 x 367 x 245 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 450 x 230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one9 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one23 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers36 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs54 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)20 pc(s)
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

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