Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

14specifications compared
8differ
6identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 86 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (136 vs 50). The Epson LQ-2190 has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 207 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (432 cps vs 225 cps).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2190:136
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2190:576 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-2190:432 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-2190:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Print head
- LQ-2190:24-pin
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
Weight
- LQ-2190:13 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2190, LX-50
58 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190 Model LQ-2190 View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	432 cps	225 cps
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 barcodesDiffers	Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
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
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push tractor
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
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
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 requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Epson Status Monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
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 dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	750 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	15.48 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	2.21 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	2.21 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	14 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	14 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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