Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson LQ-50

17specifications compared
15differ
2identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 320 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (680 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-2190N has 6.1 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (9.4 kg vs 3.3 kg). Dimensions (WxDxH): 589 x 350 x 167.5 mm on the Epson FX-2190N, 275 x 240 x 153 mm on the Epson LQ-50. Pallet gross height: 100 cm on the Epson FX-2190N, 2.25 m on the Epson LQ-50.

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- LQ-50:360 cps
Buffer size
- FX-2190N:128 KB
- LQ-50:64 KB
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
Package width
- FX-2190N:460 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package depth
- FX-2190N:700 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package height
- FX-2190N:270 mm
- LQ-50:210 mm
Package weight
- FX-2190N:11.8 kg
- LQ-50:4.08 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FX-2190N:589 x 350 x 167.5 mm
- LQ-50:275 x 240 x 153 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190N, LQ-50
35 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	680 cps	360 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 cpi
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	USB 1.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	12 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	315 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	315 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	4.08 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	589 x 350 x 167.5 mm	275 x 240 x 153 mm
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
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.25 m
Pallet gross widthDiffers	120 cm	80 cm
Pallet length (UK)Differs	2.04 m	120 cm
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	21 pc(s)	80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	3 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.25 m
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm

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