Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

8specifications compared
8differ
0identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 94 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (136 vs 42). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 410 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (550 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 5 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (6 copies vs 1 copies). Only the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour.

Colour
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Maximum number of copies
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:6 copies
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:1 copies
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
Power consumption (standby)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:3 W
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps:9.4 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2090II, TM-U230P
60 specifications	A Epson LQ-2090II dot matrix printer 550 cps Model LQ-2090II View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	550 cps	140 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	10 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	6 copies	1 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.46 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one	0.16 - 0.19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.12 - 0.46 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	25000 h	180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	49 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	49 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	49 W	38 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	612 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	375 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	177 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	451 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	735 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	12.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 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 later	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	4.59 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	4.59 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	14 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	21 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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