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Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-22 CSM

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 4identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 258 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (738 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 103 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (463 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 360 x 360 DPI on the Epson LQ-22 CSM. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-22 CSM.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • LQ-22 CSM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • LQ-22 CSM:360 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • LQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • LQ-22 CSM:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Black
    • LQ-22 CSM:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LQ-22 CSM:54 dB

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Comparison of FX-2190II, LQ-22 CSM
66 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — 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
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg10.82 g
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 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 source2.23 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 source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle sheet front, Paper output front

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