Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 11identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 56 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (136 vs 80). The Epson LQ-2190N has 26 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps (576 cps vs 550 cps). The Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2190N (55 dB vs 54 dB). Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190N, 10 cpi on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-2190N, Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:550 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2190N:10,12 cpi
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:10 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:55 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2190N:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:Epson ESC/P2
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • LQ-2190N:20000 h
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:25000 h
  • Width
    • LQ-2190N:639 mm
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:437 mm
  • Depth
    • LQ-2190N:402 mm
    • LQ-590II dot matrix printer 550 cps:375 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, LQ-590II
63 specifications
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13680
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps550 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra Speed-Draft: 10 cpi: 550 chars/s
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — 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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.49 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Print yieldKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000 characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h25000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm437 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg7.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm446 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm534 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm281 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g8.91 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, 64-Bit-Version, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 64-Bit-Version, Windows XP
NeedlesDiffers2424 Needles
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Labels (single- and multi-layer), Roll Paper, Envelopes, Cardboard
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.43 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.43 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet width (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Products per palletDiffers2 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one46 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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