Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 11identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 36 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (612 cps vs 576 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-20M (240v). Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.06 - 0.14 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, PLQ-20M (240v)
73 specifications
Printing5 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps576 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-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
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
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesEnvelopesEnvelopes
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
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 lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
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
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers455 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg10.2 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, 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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.04 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 m2.04 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 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 sourceYes

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