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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 1identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 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 VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 31 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (42 W vs 11 W). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 7.4 kg more weight than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (9.4 kg vs 2 kg). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum resolution
    • 180 x 360 DPI
    • 180 x 180 DPI
  • Continuous paper width range
    • 45 - 210 mm
    • 101.6 - 304.8 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • 85 - 297 mm
    • 101.6 - 558.8 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.06 - 0.23 mm
    • 0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 53 dB
    • 55 dB
  • Certification
    • VCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
    • VCCI B, RoHS
  • Standard interfaces
    • USB 2.0
    • Parallel

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64 specifications
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Epson

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

Model TM-C100

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Epson

VP-2300 dot matrix printer

Model VP-2300

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one269.2
Maximum print speedKnown for one465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one465 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, Katakana
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers45 - 210 mm101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers85 - 297 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.23 mm0.065 - 0.46 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P
CertificationDiffersVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZSVCCI B, RoHS
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
Country of originKnown for oneSpain
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 h
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs11 W42 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one475 mm
DepthKnown for one396 mm
HeightKnown for one229.5 mm
WeightDiffers2 kg9.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for one106 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrix
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one193 mm
Package depthKnown for one257 mm
Package heightKnown for one241 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.35 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one183.7 cm
Products per palletKnown for one40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one20 pc(s)

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