Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson PLQ-22 CS

31specifications compared
18differ
13identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (20000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-22 CS has 18 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-2190 (64 W vs 46 W). The Epson LQ-2190 has 4.8 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CS (13 kg vs 8.2 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CS has colour. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CS.

Colour
- LQ-2190:No
- PLQ-22 CS:Yes
Character pitch
- LQ-2190:10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22 CS:10 cpi
Maximum print size
- LQ-2190:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
- PLQ-22 CS:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Standard interfaces
- LQ-2190:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CS:USB 2.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2190:20000 h
- PLQ-22 CS:10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-2190:46 W
- PLQ-22 CS:64 W
Weight
- LQ-2190:13 kg
- PLQ-22 CS:8.2 kg
Package width
- LQ-2190:295 mm
- PLQ-22 CS:260 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2190, PLQ-22 CS
63 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190 Model LQ-2190 View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CS View product
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
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 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 pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
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 39, 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
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A3 (297 x 420 mm)	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Envelopes, Labels, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	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)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power1 differ
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)Differs	46 W	64 W
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	8.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	295 mm	260 mm
Package depthDiffers	750 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	520 mm	365 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.48 g	9.78 g
Other featuresidentical
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.21 m	2.23 m
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.21 m	2.23 m
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	14 pc(s)	48 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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