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Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-2190

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 19identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2190 (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 180 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190 (612 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2190 (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-2190.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LQ-2190:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Black
    • LQ-2190:Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • LQ-2190:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • LQ-2190:24-pin

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, LQ-2190
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)136136
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps432 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 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-ECode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script C
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters15 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h20000 h
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W46 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm693 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm405 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm268 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg13 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm295 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm750 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm520 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg15.48 g
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24
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 data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.21 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.21 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per pallet14 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64

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