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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 15identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 144 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190 (576 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson LQ-2190 has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-2190, Envelopes on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • 136
    • 94
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • 432 cps
    • 576 cps
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Labels, Roll
    • Envelopes
  • Buffer size
    • 128 KB
    • 64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 54 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Parallel, USB 2.0
    • Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
  • Ribbon life (black, draft)
    • 15 million characters
    • 10 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 20000 h
    • 10000 h

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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speed576 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)144 cps144 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H
Normal print speedKnown for one180 cps
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollEnvelopes
Paper feedKnown for oneManual
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
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 lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W59 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Yes
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 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm270 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g10.2 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one59 Watt
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.21 m2.04 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.21 m2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
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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