Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

7specifications compared
7differ
0identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (54 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps has 1.3 kg more weight than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (3.3 kg vs 2 kg). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Dimensions (WxDxH): 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps, 210 x 367 x 245 mm on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

Colour
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:No
- TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
- TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
Standard interfaces
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
- TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
Weight
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg
- TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:275 x 240 x 153 mm
- TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:210 x 367 x 245 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of LX-50, TM-C100
47 specifications	A Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product	B Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color Model TM-C100 View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 360 DPI
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one	300 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	225 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 200 g/m²
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06 - 0.23 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	53 dB
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spain
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Buffer sizeKnown for one	64 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Print headKnown for one	9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	193 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 240 x 153 mm	210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	183.7 cm
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More dot matrix printer comparisons

All dot matrix printer comparisons