Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color vs Epson TM U220

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM U220 has 20 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (31 W vs 11 W). The Epson TM U220 has 57 mm more package width than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (250 mm vs 193 mm). The Epson TM U220 has 143 mm more package depth than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (400 mm vs 257 mm). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Safety: UL, CSA, TÜV on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color, CE EN55024, EN60950 on the Epson TM U220.

  • Colour
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
    • TM U220:No
  • Safety
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:UL, CSA, TÜV
    • TM U220:CE EN55024, EN60950
  • Country of origin
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Spain
    • TM U220:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
    • TM U220:31 W
  • Package width
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm
    • TM U220:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:257 mm
    • TM U220:400 mm
  • Package height
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:241 mm
    • TM U220:242 mm
  • Package weight
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2.35 kg
    • TM U220:3.73 kg

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Comparison of TM-C100, TM U220
41 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 360 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for onePlain paper, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffersUL, CSA, TÜVCE EN55024, EN60950
Country of originDiffersSpainChina
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs11 W31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers193 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers257 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers241 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers2.35 kg3.73 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs210 x 367 x 245 mm160 x 286 x 158 mm
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixInkjet
Fonts includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.08 mm
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross height100 cm100 cm
Pallet gross width120 cm120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Differs183.7 cm2.25 m
Products per palletDiffers40 pc(s)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs140 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers18 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs20 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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