Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-2190 has 381 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 153 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190 (585 cps vs 432 cps). Paper tray media types: Envelopes, Labels, Roll on the Epson LQ-2190, Cut sheet, High resolution paper on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-2190, Black, Grey on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190:6 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2190:Grey
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:Black, Grey
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2190:220 - 240 V
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of LQ-2190, PLQ-30S
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
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, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
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)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W69 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
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 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one750 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one15.48 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
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 palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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