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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 4identical
  • 45known 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-20M (240v) (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) 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-20M (240v) 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). Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Spain on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, 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
    • 380 mm
    • 193 mm
  • Package depth
    • 460 mm
    • 257 mm

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
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Epson

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

Model TM-C100

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Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 360 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Roll
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
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
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)53 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 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 requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
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 widthDiffers380 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.2 kg2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.04 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm183.7 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cm
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)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °C

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