Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 3identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 104 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (680 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-2190N has 2 million characters more ribbon life than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (12 million characters vs 10 million characters). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Built-in barcodes: Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E on the Epson FX-2190N, Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • FX-2190N:No
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-2190N:680 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-2190N:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • FX-2190N:Indonesia
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-2190N:USB 1.1
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life
    • FX-2190N:12 million characters
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-2190N:20000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Weight
    • FX-2190N:9.4 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ-22 CSM
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FX-2190N

Model FX-2190N

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedDiffers680 cps576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 1.1USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers12 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers460 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers700 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers11.8 kg10.8 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs589 x 350 x 167.5 mm384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsDiffers240 V220V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers100 cm2.23 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers120 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs2.04 m120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs3 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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