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Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-2190

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 11identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2190 (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 31 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190 (463 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2190 (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • LQ-2190:10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LQ-2190:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Black
    • LQ-2190:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:ESC P, PPDS
    • LQ-2190:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS

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Comparison of FX-2190II, LQ-2190
67 specifications
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)136136
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters15 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W46 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — 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%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm693 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm405 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm268 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg13 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm295 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm750 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm520 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg15.48 g
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.21 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.21 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
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 source14 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 source2 pc(s)

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