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Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 6identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20D (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 258 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20D (738 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 252 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20D (612 cps vs 360 cps). Character sets: Italic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8 on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858 on the Epson PLQ-20D. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-20D:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • PLQ-20D:7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Envelopes
    • PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Black
    • PLQ-20D:Grey
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB

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PLQ-20D

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 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, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsDiffersItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
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 source120 cps
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet, Envelopes
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 colourDiffersBlackGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBRS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one12 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg9.245 g
Other features1 differ
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 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)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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