Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 29known 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-22 CSM w USB HUB (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 70 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (550 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB (55 dB vs 54 dB). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB. Needles: 24 on the Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps, 24 Needles on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:480 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:64 W
  • Width
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:612 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:384 mm
  • Depth
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:375 mm
    • PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB:280 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, PLQ-22 CSM w USB HUB
64 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps480 cps
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 resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 360 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cps
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s
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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
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 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 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 kg8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers451 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers735 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers12.2 kg10.8 kg
Other features2 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 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, User manual (CD), 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 source64 Watt
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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