Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color vs Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 11 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (64 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW has 1 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (2 W vs 1 W). The Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW 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). Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color, RS-232 on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW. Products per pallet: 40 pc(s) on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color, 72 pc(s) on the Epson TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW.

  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:RS-232
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:1 W
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:11 W
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:31 W
  • Weight
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:2 kg
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:2.5 kg
  • Package width
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:193 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:30 mm
  • Package depth
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:257 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:33 mm
  • Package height
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:241 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (101): Serial, PS, NE sensor, ECW:22 mm

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Comparison of TM-C100, TM-U220IIB
56 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpi
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
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB64 dB
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneSpainUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZSUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0RS-232
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)180000 h180000 h
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs11 W31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source248 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers193 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers257 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers241 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers2.35 kg3.84 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm34.8 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet length (UK)Differs183.7 cm120 cm
Products per palletDiffers40 pc(s)72 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs140 pc(s)108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers18 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs20 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.8 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W

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