Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 209 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps (345 vs 136). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 10 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (550 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps has 0.055 - 0.46 mm more continuous paper thickness range than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (0.12 - 0.46 mm vs 0.065 - 0.46 mm). Product colour: Black, White on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, Black on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps, ESC P on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:136
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:0.12 - 0.46 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:0.065 - 0.46 mm
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Black, White
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Black
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:54 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2090IIN dot matrix printer 550 cps:220 - 240 V
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of LQ-2090IIN, VP-1900
49 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136345
Maximum print speedDiffers550 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 cps
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-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.12 - 0.46 mm0.065 - 0.46 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
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Serial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W46 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers612 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers9.4 kg12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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