Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 26 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (576 cps vs 550 cps). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 15,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (25000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:No
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:49 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:9.4 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, PLQ-22 CSM
56 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm)
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
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h10000 h
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W64 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.4 kg9.2 kg
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
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 source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 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)
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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003 x64, 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

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