Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 3identical
  • 37known 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-350 Dot Matrix Printer (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer has 0.1 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (1.1 W vs 1 W). The Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer 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). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:No
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Envelopes, Roll
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
  • Country of origin
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:1.1 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LX-350 Dot Matrix Printer:27 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W

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Comparison of LX-350, TM-C100
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one4 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 347 chars/s, 12 cpi: 357 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 260 chars/s, 12 cpi: 312 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 65 chars/s, 12 cpi: 78 chars/sUnknown — 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, 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 oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one128 KBUnknown — 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, RS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one4 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W11 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 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8Yes
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
Package widthDiffers360 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers420 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers215 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers5.2 kg2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, 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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 367 x 245 mm
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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one27 Watt, 1.1 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.08 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 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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