Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 44known 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 LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps has 16 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (27 W vs 11 W). The Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 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 width range: 101.6 - 254 mm on the Epson LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps, 45 - 210 mm on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Continuous paper width range
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:101.6 - 254 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:45 - 210 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:101.6 - 558.8 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:85 - 297 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:0.065 - 0.39 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:27 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LX-310 dot matrix printer 390 cps:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of LX-310, TM-C100
56 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 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 print speedKnown for one390 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one390 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one78 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers101.6 - 254 mm45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers101.6 - 558.8 mm85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 200 g/m²
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.39 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 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
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 oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for one9-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)Differs27 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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPYes
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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