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Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson FX-890 II

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 25identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson FX-890 II (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 126 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson FX-890 II (738 cps vs 612 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 149 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson FX-890 II (612 cps vs 463 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson FX-890 II. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson FX-890 II.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • FX-890 II:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • FX-890 II:612 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • FX-890 II:463 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10,12 cpi
    • FX-890 II:10 cpi
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • FX-890 II:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print yield
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:12 characters
    • FX-890 II:7500000 characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • FX-890 II:20000 h
  • Width
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 mm
    • FX-890 II:414 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, FX-890 II
67 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolution240 x 144 DPI240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps612 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps463 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesCODABAR (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, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans Serif
Character setsDiffersItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8PCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of characters4242
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesEnvelopesEnvelopes
Continuous paper thickness range0.46 - 0.46 mm0.46 - 0.46 mm
Label thickness range0.46 - 0.46 mm0.46 - 0.46 mm
Multi-part paper thickness range0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness range0.06 - 0.14 mm0.06 - 0.14 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P, IBM PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldDiffers12 characters7500000 characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 million characters
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °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)30 - 60%30 - 60%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm414 mm
Depth375 mm375 mm
Height177 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers455 mm450 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm540 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm280 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg8.91 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one21 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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