Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer vs NEC MultiImpact 201SE

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 1identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 656 cps more maximum print speed than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (738 cps vs 82 cps). The Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer has 112 KB more buffer size than the NEC MultiImpact 201SE (128 KB vs 16 KB). The NEC MultiImpact 201SE has 4 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer (59 dB vs 55 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, 160 x 160 DPI on the NEC MultiImpact 201SE. Bitmap fonts: Draft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans Serif on the Epson FX-2190II dot matrix printer, OCR-B on the NEC MultiImpact 201SE.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • MultiImpact 201SE:160 x 160 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • MultiImpact 201SE:82 cps
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Black
    • MultiImpact 201SE:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • MultiImpact 201SE:16 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • MultiImpact 201SE:59 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
    • MultiImpact 201SE:USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • MultiImpact 201SE:24-pin
  • AC input voltage
    • FX-2190II dot matrix printer:198-264 V
    • MultiImpact 201SE:100 V

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Comparison of FX-2190II, MultiImpact 201SE
49 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI160 x 160 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps82 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifOCR-B
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 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 colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB16 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB59 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneESC P, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USBUSB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V100 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs54 W70 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm600 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm171 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg15 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one735 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one12.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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