Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson LX-300+II Colour

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 3identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 343 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (680 cps vs 337 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (7 copies vs 4 copies). The Epson FX-2190N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-300+II Colour (128 KB vs 64 KB). Only the Epson LX-300+II Colour has colour. Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LX-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • FX-2190N:No
    • LX-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190N:680 cps
    • LX-300+II Colour:337 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • FX-2190N:7 copies
    • LX-300+II Colour:4 copies
  • Buffer size
    • FX-2190N:128 KB
    • LX-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190N:55 dB
    • LX-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190N:USB 1.1
    • LX-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • FX-2190N:12 million characters
    • LX-300+II Colour:3000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190N:20000 h
    • LX-300+II Colour:6000 h

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Comparison of FX-2190N, LX-300+II Colour
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FX-2190N

Model FX-2190N

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Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speedDiffers680 cps337 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers7 copies4 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, 12 cpi: 337 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s, 12 cpi: 270 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 56 chars/s, 12 cpi: 67 chars/s
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 1.1Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers12 million characters3000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h6000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source159 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers460 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers700 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers11.8 kg5.86 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs589 x 350 x 167.5 mm366 x 275 x 159 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 450 x 230 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Needles
Power requirementsKnown for one240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneEpson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for oneCSFUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 Watt
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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