Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 21differ
  • 4identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22M 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-22M (180000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-22M has 54 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (65 W vs 11 W). Maximum resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson PLQ-22M, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Paper tray media types: Cut sheet, Roll on the Epson PLQ-22M, Plain paper, Roll on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-22M:600 x 600 DPI
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • PLQ-22M:Cut sheet, Roll
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22M:54 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-22M:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22M:Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-22M:10000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-22M:65 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLQ-22M:5 - 35 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of PLQ-22M, TM-C100
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PLQ-22M

Model PLQ-22M

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Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 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 one7 copiesUnknown — 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
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheet, RollPlain paper, Roll
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one65 - 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one67 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, 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
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs65 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Yes
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 widthDiffers260 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.52 g2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 367 x 245 mm
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.47 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.47 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)

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