Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 7identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 198 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (738 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 103 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer (463 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-35 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (NLQ)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:115 cps
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:180 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Number of characters
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:42
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:14
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-35 dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190II, PLQ-35
55 specifications
Printing10 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Differs115 cps180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Character setsDiffersPCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicPCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersDiffers4214
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Paper handling2 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h35000 h
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220-240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W61 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
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 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg9.27 kg
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) code8443321084433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)

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