Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 7identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 401 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (738 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 193 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (463 cps vs 270 cps). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10,12 cpi on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • LX-300+II Colour:10,12 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB

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Comparison of FX-2190II, LX-300+II Colour
65 specifications
Printing7 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolution240 x 144 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — 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
Features3 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSESC P
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W23 W
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%10 - 80%
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 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
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, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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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