Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 11identical
  • 28known 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-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 26 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps (576 cps vs 550 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Character pitch: 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 10,12 cpi on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Multi-part paper thickness range: 0.12 - 0.46 mm on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 0.12 - 0.53 mm on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
    • PLQ-20M (240v):10,12 cpi
  • Multi-part paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Single sheet thickness range
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.065 - 0.14 mm
    • PLQ-20M (240v):0.065 - 0.19 mm
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, PLQ-20M (240v)
67 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps576 cps
Character pitchDiffers10 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cps
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesEnvelopesEnvelopes
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 rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.14 mm0.065 - 0.19 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 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 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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 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 XPYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers451 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg10.2 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 Vista, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers4.59 m2.04 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)Differs4.59 m2.04 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)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)42 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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