Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 543 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (738 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 27 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (612 cps vs 585 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer (7 copies vs 6 copies). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:6 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.46 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Product colour
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Black
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:Black, Grey
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Print head
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:24-pin

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, PLQ-30S
73 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one115 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 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 sourceNo
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet, High resolution paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.46 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
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
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBRS-232, USB
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
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)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W69 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 60%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers8.37 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one455 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one735 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one12.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one21 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64

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