Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 145,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 35000 h). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 0.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (1 W vs 0.7 W). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, Spain on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.7 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:61 W
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C
  • Weight
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:7.8 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-35, TM-C100
66 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one540 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
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one180 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
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman T, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Paper handlingidentical
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — 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
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 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, RS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.7 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs61 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 38 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
WeightDiffers7.8 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers365 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers455 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers255 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers9.27 kg2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — 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
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 data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Differs48 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source183.7 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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