Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 401 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (738 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 342 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (612 cps vs 270 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LX-300+II Colour. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • LX-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:270 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • LX-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, LX-300+II Colour
74 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps270 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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 source67 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 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
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000000 million characters
Power1 differ
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)Differs55 W23 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%10 - 80%
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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)9 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
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)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 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64

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