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Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 162 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (738 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (25000 h vs 10000 h). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:55 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:8.37 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:455 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, PLQ-22 CS
69 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one612 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, 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
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
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 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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 W64 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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one612 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers8.37 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesDiffersSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard210 x 297
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.25 m2.23 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.25 m2.23 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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