Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 10identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 250 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (550 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 3 copies more maximum copies than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (6 copies vs 3 copies). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Envelopes, Roll on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:3 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Envelopes, Roll
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
67 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps300 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies3 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 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 one0.065 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters200 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W20 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers451 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm448 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm225 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg5.86 kg
Other features2 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or laterWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers4.59 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs4.59 m2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)54 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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