Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

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-50M dot matrix printer (180000 h vs 35000 h). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 172 mm more package width than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (365 mm vs 193 mm). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 188 mm more package depth than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (445 mm vs 257 mm). Country of origin: Indonesia on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer, 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-50M dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Country of origin
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:Indonesia
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:35000 h
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180000 h
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0 - 50 °C
  • Package width
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:365 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:445 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:257 mm
  • Package height
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:255 mm
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:241 mm
  • Package weight
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:10.4 kg
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2.35 kg

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Comparison of PLQ-50M, TM-C100
62 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one94Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for one630 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one420 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one140 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one210 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
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
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
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one600 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 kg
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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers365 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers445 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers255 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers10.4 kg2.35 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
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 (UK)Differs48 pc(s)140 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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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