Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson LQ-300+II Colour

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 5identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (136 vs 80). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 250 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (550 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 46 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (121 cps vs 75 cps). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, White on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:121 cps
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:75 cps
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black, White
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:White
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:128 KB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, Epson LQ-300+II Colour
62 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps75 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 copies
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/s
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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Roll
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
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB49 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters200 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h6000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V200 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W20 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, Envelopes
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 Needles
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Watt
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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