Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ-22M

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 200 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22M (680 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22M (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-2190N has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22M (20000 h vs 10000 h). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22M. Package weight: 11.8 kg on the Epson FX-2190N, 10.52 g on the Epson PLQ-22M.

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

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ-22M
58 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-22M Model PLQ-22M View product
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 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
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)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet, Roll
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	Parallel, Serial, 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
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 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
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	10.52 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
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381 x 279.4 x 203.2 mm (15 x 11 x 8")
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.98 kg (17.6 lbs)
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
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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