Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 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 CSM (20000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 18 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-2190 (64 W vs 46 W). The Epson LQ-2190 has 3.8 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (13 kg vs 9.2 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2190:No
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2190:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
  • Maximum print size
    • LQ-2190:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
  • Country of origin
    • LQ-2190:Indonesia
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2190:20000 h
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190:46 W
    • PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
  • Weight
    • LQ-2190:13 kg
    • PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2190, PLQ-22 CSM
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed576 cps576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one432 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, 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
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 cps
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA3 (297 x 420 mm)A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaJapan
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W64 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 requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one693 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one405 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers13 kg9.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.21 m2.23 m
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.21 m2.23 m
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs14 pc(s)48 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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