Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190 vs Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190 has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-2190 has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (136 vs 80). The Epson LQ-2190 has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer (6 copies vs 5 copies). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190, USB on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer. Optional connectivity: Ethernet on the Epson LQ-2190, USB 2.0 on the Epson VP-930R dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190:136
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190:6 copies
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:5 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2190:128 KB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:32 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190:54 dB
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB
  • Optional connectivity
    • LQ-2190:Ethernet
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:USB 2.0
  • AC input voltage
    • LQ-2190:220 - 240 V
    • VP-930R dot matrix printer:100 V

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Comparison of LQ-2190, VP-930R
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LQ-2190

Model LQ-2190

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedKnown for one576 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies5 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
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA3 (297 x 420 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePush tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB32 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB57 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 B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernetUSB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W29 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 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers693 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers405 mm306 mm
HeightDiffers268 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg3.5 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
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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