Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 6identical
  • 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-50M dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 108 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-50M 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-50M 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-50M dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12,15 cpi on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

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

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Comparison of FX-2190II, PLQ-50M
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
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, 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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersESC P, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
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 conditions1 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)10 - 80%10 - 80%
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 mm445 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers12.1 kg10.4 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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