Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB has 180 x 360 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (360 x 360 DPI vs 180 x 360 DPI). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB 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 CSM w USB HUB (180000 h vs 10000 h). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, Spain on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:360 x 360 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Weight
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:8.2 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg
  • Package width
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:365 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB, TM-C100
61 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 360 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one480 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one360 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — 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 interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers8.2 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers365 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.8 kg2.35 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Windows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Box contentsKnown for onePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 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 one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one64 WattUnknown — 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)
Paper handlingidentical
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C

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