Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 12identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20D (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2190 has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20D (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20D (432 cps vs 360 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-2190, Cut sheet, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20D. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190:136
    • PLQ-20D:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190:144 cps
    • PLQ-20D:120 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190:6 copies
    • PLQ-20D:7 copies
  • Paper tray media types
    • LQ-2190:Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • PLQ-20D:Cut sheet, Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2190:128 KB
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB

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Comparison of LQ-2190, PLQ-20D
59 specifications
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing6 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script CUnknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollCut sheet, Envelopes
Features2 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W59 W
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 requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Needles2424
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.21 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.21 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs14 pc(s)42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)6 pc(s)

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