Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 0identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (57 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 1.7 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (2.7 W vs 1 W). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 29 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (40 W vs 11 W). 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-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Yes
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:180 x 360 DPI
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:Plain paper, Roll
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Labels
  • Continuous paper width range
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:45 - 210 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 304.8 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:85 - 297 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:76.2 - 558.8 mm
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:0.06 - 0.23 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.15 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:53 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color:USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB

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Comparison of TM-C100, VP-F2000
51 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Paper handling4 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, RollLabels
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers45 - 210 mm101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers85 - 297 mm76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.23 mm0.065 - 0.15 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePull tractor
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB57 dB
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneSpainUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZSVCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Parallel, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs11 W40 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg6.8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.35 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one183.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one140 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one18 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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