Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:0.12 - 0.53 mm
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:Black, Grey
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:1.6 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W
  • Width
    • LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:612 mm
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:384 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, PLQ-30S
67 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps195 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
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 source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 cps
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesCut sheet, High resolution paper
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.12 - 0.53 mm
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
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs49 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements2 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg8 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 technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
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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