Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ-20D

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 200 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20D (680 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20D (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson FX-2190N has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-20D (55 dB vs 53 dB). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D. Package weight: 11.8 kg on the Epson FX-2190N, 9.245 g on the Epson PLQ-20D.

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- PLQ-20D:480 cps
Buffer size
- FX-2190N:128 KB
- PLQ-20D:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- FX-2190N:55 dB
- PLQ-20D:53 dB
Standard interfaces
- FX-2190N:USB 1.1
- PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- FX-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ-20D:10000 h
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- PLQ-20D:7.7 kg
Package width
- FX-2190N:460 mm
- PLQ-20D:270 mm
Package depth
- FX-2190N:700 mm
- PLQ-20D:460 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ-20D
50 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-20D Model PLQ-20D View product
Printing2 differ
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	10,12 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Envelopes
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	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
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	12 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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	7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	270 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	460 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	380 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	9.245 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
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
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 data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	21 pc(s)	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	3 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	2.04 m	Unknown — not stated by the source

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