Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 10identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 198 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (738 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer has 252 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (612 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 144 DPI on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:240 x 144 DPI
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:136
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:738 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (NLQ)
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:115 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:180 cps
  • Character pitch
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Number of characters
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:42
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:14
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • FX-2190IIN dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190IIN, PLQ-50CSK
66 specifications
Printing10 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 144 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers738 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs612 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Differs115 cps180 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
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 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsDiffersDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Character setsDiffersItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8PCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersDiffers4214
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
Paper handling2 differ
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.06 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBParallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 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)Known for one12 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h35000 h
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers198-264 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W61 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
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 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers455 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers300 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg9.27 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesDiffers18 Needles (2 x 9)24 (2 x 12)
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 data1 differ
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 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)Differs21 pc(s)48 pc(s)
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

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