Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (25000 h vs 10000 h). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Paper tray media types: Envelopes on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, Cut sheet on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • PLQ -20DM:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
    • PLQ -20DM:10,12 cpi
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Envelopes
    • PLQ -20DM:Cut sheet
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ -20DM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ -20DM:7.5 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ -20DM:60 W

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, PLQ -20DM
70 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet
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
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs49 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
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 supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one612 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers9.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one451 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one735 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one12.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 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 laterUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one4.59 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one4.59 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one21 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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