Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (56 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). Continuous paper thickness range: 0.065 - 0.39 mm on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, 0.065 - 0.49 mm on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson FX-2175II dot matrix printer, Black on the Epson LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:136
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.39 mm
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.49 mm
  • Product colour
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Black, White
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:56 dB
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
  • Print head life
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:200 million characters
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:400 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2175II dot matrix printer:15000 h
    • LQ-590IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h

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Comparison of FX-2175II, LQ-590IIN
65 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
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
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
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, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.39 mm0.065 - 0.49 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 & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008 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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers362 mm437 mm
Depth375 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers176.5 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg7.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.28 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XP
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
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 source7.43 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 source7.43 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 source28 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 source4 pc(s)
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one54 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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