Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 86 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (136 vs 50). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 250 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (550 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (128 KB vs 64 KB).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:54 dB
Print head
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:24-pin
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
Weight
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:9.4 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, LX-50
58 specifications	A Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps Model LQ-2090II View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing2 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	550 cps	300 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodes	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 cps
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.46 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one	0.16 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.46 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	54 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	49 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	49 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	49 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	612 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	375 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	177 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	451 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	735 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	12.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 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 later	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	4.59 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	4.59 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	14 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	21 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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