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
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
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
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
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm612 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm177 mm
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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