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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 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 PLQ-20D (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-20D has 48 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (59 W vs 11 W). The Epson PLQ-20D has 5.7 kg more weight than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (7.7 kg vs 2 kg). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Paper tray media types
    • Cut sheet, Envelopes
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • RS-232, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 10000 h
    • 180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 59 W
    • 11 W
  • Weight
    • 7.7 kg
    • 2 kg
  • Package width
    • 270 mm
    • 193 mm

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58 specifications
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Epson

PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Epson

TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

Model TM-C100

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Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 360 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.23 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one203 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers270 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers9.245 g2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs42 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 one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one183.7 cm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °C

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