Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ -20DM

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 200 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (680 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 2 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ -20DM (12 million characters vs 10 million characters). The Epson FX-2190N has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (20000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Dimensions (WxDxH): 589 x 350 x 167.5 mm on the Epson FX-2190N, 384 x 280 x 203 mm on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
Standard interfaces
- FX-2190N:USB 1.1
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- FX-2190N:12 million characters
- PLQ -20DM:10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- FX-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- PLQ -20DM:7.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FX-2190N:589 x 350 x 167.5 mm
- PLQ -20DM:384 x 280 x 203 mm

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ -20DM
51 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 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	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 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), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	7 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance2 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 lifeDiffers	12 million characters	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	7.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	589 x 350 x 167.5 mm	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	460 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	700 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	11.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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
Products per palletKnown for one	14 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	21 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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