Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 8identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 133.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-2190 (269.2 vs 136). The Epson LQ-2190 has 111 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 465 cps). Scalable fonts: Roman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif H on the Epson LQ-2190, Gothic, Roman on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Product colour: Grey on the Epson LQ-2190, White on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190:136
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190:576 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190:432 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Product colour
    • LQ-2190:Grey
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:White
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2190:128 KB
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2190:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:ESC P

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Comparison of LQ-2190, VP-2300
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps465 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
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, 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 fontsDiffersRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HGothic, Roman
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, RollHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 304.8 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 source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 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 & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
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
Power2 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)Differs46 W42 W
Operational conditionsidentical
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 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm396 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm229.5 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg9.4 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 source106 characters
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
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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