Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson LQ-22 CSM

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 200 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (680 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-2190N has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-22 CSM (20000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-22 CSM. Package weight: 11.8 kg on the Epson FX-2190N, 10.82 g on the Epson LQ-22 CSM.

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- LQ-22 CSM:480 cps
Sound pressure level (printing)
- FX-2190N:55 dB
- LQ-22 CSM:54 dB
Standard interfaces
- FX-2190N:USB 1.1
- LQ-22 CSM:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- FX-2190N:20000 h
- LQ-22 CSM:10000 h
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- LQ-22 CSM:8.2 kg
Package width
- FX-2190N:460 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:260 mm
Package depth
- FX-2190N:700 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:450 mm
Package height
- FX-2190N:270 mm
- LQ-22 CSM:365 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190N, LQ-22 CSM
52 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson LQ-22 CSM View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	680 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cpi
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	12 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	10.82 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single sheet front, Paper output front
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	589 x 350 x 167.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	Epson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for one	CSF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers	120 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs	2.04 m	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	21 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	3 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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