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

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2190N (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 180 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190N (612 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2190N (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-2190N. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190N.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • LQ-2190N:24-pin
  • Ribbon life (black, draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:12 million characters
    • LQ-2190N:15 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • LQ-2190N:20000 h

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

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Printing3 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 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 fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W46 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm256 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 technologyWiredWired
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 certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
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 palletDiffers14 pc(s)2 pc(s)
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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP

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