Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 4identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 438 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (738 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 238 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (463 cps vs 225 cps). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:No
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Black
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White

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Comparison of FX-2190II, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
71 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, 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
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W20 W
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
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 XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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