Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (612 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (25000 h vs 10000 h). Country of origin: Vietnam on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, Japan on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Country of origin
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Vietnam
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Ethernet, Parallel, USB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:55 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:7.2 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
  • Package width
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:440 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm

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Comparison of FX-890IIN, PLQ-22 CSM
68 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originDiffersVietnamJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USBUSB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for one7 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W64 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one414 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.2 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers440 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers9 kg10.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesDiffersSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard210 x 297
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs3.09 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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