Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CS vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 6identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS 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 TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 170,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 53 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (64 W vs 11 W). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, Spain on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Package weight: 9.78 g on the Epson PLQ-22 CS, 2.35 kg on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CS:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-22 CS:450 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:257 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-22 CS:365 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:241 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CS, TM-C100
51 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one340 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain 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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
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
Endurance1 differ
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers8.2 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers260 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers9.78 g2.35 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm210 x 367 x 245 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-biWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.23 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.23 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 palletDiffers32 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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