Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 80 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (630 cps vs 550 cps). The Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer has 19 cps more maximum print speed (LQ) than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (140 cps vs 121 cps). Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer. AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, 100-240 V on the Epson PLQ-50M dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:121 cps
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:140 cps
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:400 million characters
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:600 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:35000 h
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:220 - 240 V
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:100-240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:5 - 35 °C
    • PLQ-50M dot matrix printer:5 - 38 °C

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, PLQ-50M
50 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs121 cps140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Character pitch10 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs25000 h35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 38 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one9.4 kgUnknown — 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 source445 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 (2 x 12)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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