Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ-22

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 200 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 (680 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-2190N has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 (20000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22. Package weight: 11.8 kg on the Epson FX-2190N, 9.48 g on the Epson PLQ-22.

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

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ-22
59 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-22 Model PLQ-22 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
Maximum number of copies	7 copies	7 copies
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
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 - 297 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer size	128 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
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 direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
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
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	65 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, 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
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	9.48 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passbooks, cheque
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
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.47 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	2.47 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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