Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 11identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CS 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 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (25000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • PLQ-22 CS:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-22 CS:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CS:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ-22 CS:64 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:9.4 kg
    • PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
  • Package width
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:451 mm
    • PLQ-22 CS:260 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, PLQ-22 CS
61 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps576 cps
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-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
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 one0.12 - 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 (210 x 297 mm)
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 W64 W
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 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers451 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm365 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg9.78 g
Other features1 differ
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 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
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
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers4.59 m2.23 m
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Differs4.59 m2.23 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs21 pc(s)48 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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