Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson LQ-50

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 216 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-50 (576 cps vs 360 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson LQ-50 (128 KB vs 64 KB). The Epson LQ-2190 has 9.7 kg more weight than the Epson LQ-50 (13 kg vs 3.3 kg). Package weight: 15.48 g on the Epson LQ-2190, 4.08 kg on the Epson LQ-50. Products per pallet: 14 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-2190, 60 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-50.

Maximum print speed
- LQ-2190:576 cps
- LQ-50:360 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-2190:128 KB
- LQ-50:64 KB
Weight
- LQ-2190:13 kg
- LQ-50:3.3 kg
Package width
- LQ-2190:295 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package depth
- LQ-2190:750 mm
- LQ-50:315 mm
Package height
- LQ-2190:520 mm
- LQ-50:210 mm
Package weight
- LQ-2190:15.48 g
- LQ-50:4.08 kg
Pallet gross height
- LQ-2190:2.21 m
- LQ-50:2.25 m

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Comparison of LQ-2190, LQ-50
60 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190 Model LQ-2190 View product	B Epson LQ-50 Model LQ-50 View product
Printing1 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	136	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	360 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	432 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for one	Courier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for one	Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H	Unknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cps
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A3 (297 x 420 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Labels, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	54 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	46 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	693 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	405 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	268 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	13 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	295 mm	315 mm
Package depthDiffers	750 mm	315 mm
Package heightDiffers	520 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.48 g	4.08 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.21 m	2.25 m
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.21 m	2.25 m
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	14 pc(s)	80 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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