Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 13identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 209 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-2190 (345 vs 136). The Epson LQ-2190 has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-2190, Black on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-2190, ESC P on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190:136
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2190:Grey
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:Black
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2190:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2190:220 - 240 V
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:100 V
  • Width
    • LQ-2190:693 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:639 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2190, VP-1900
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136345
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps540 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 copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
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
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeA3 (297 x 420 mm)A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
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
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)46 W46 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 Vista, Windows XP Home
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, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm639 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg12.6 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 source136 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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