Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 4identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 113 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 463 cps). Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:0.06 - 0.14 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB

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Comparison of FX-2190II, PLQ-20M (240v)
72 specifications
Printing6 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 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-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsDiffersPCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Paper tray media typesEnvelopesEnvelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
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
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W59 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
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 Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.04 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 source2.04 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 source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 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
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

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