Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 8identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 438 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (738 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 387 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (612 cps vs 225 cps). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10,12 cpi
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:10 cpi
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Black
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
75 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps225 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies3 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 sourceYes
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, 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
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters200 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 h6000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V200 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W20 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.08 m
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)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 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 XP

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