Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps (56 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 200 million characters more print head life than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (400 million characters vs 200 million characters). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.39 mm on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, Black on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.39 mm
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
  • Product colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Black, White
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
  • Print head
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
  • Print head life
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:200 million characters
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:400 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:15000 h
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:54 W
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
  • Width
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:362 mm
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:612 mm

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Comparison of FX-2175II, LQ-2090II
64 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)136136
Maximum print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Line spacingKnown for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.39 mm0.12 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one100 - 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one101.6 - 406.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one101.6 - 558.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs56 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs15000 h25000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W49 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm612 mm
Depth375 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm177 mm
Weight9.4 kg9.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source451 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source735 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.59 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.59 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)

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