Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 4identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 108 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (738 cps vs 630 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 43 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (463 cps vs 420 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:463 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:420 cps
  • Maximum print speed (NLQ)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:115 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:210 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:10,12,15 cpi
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Number of characters
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:42
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:14
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Black
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:White

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Comparison of FX-2190II, PLQ-50
54 specifications
Printing9 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 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs463 cps420 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Differs115 cps210 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12,15 cpi10 cpi
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, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source140 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 colourDiffersBlackWhite
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB5 dB
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBRS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V100-240 V
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)Known for one54 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one8.37 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm452 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg9.41 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
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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