Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 86 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (136 vs 50). The Epson LQ-2190N has 276 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (576 cps vs 300 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 207 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps (432 cps vs 225 cps). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LQ-2190N, Push tractor on the Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps.

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2190N:136
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:50
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2190N:576 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-2190N:432 cps
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:225 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-2190N:128 KB
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:64 KB
Print head
- LQ-2190N:24-pin
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:9-pin
Weight
- LQ-2190N:13 kg
- LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps:3.3 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, LX-50
41 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson LX-50 dot matrix printer 300 cps Model LX-50 View product
Printing3 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	50
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	300 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	432 cps	225 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffers	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Push tractor
Features1 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)	54 dB	54 dB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers	24-pin	9-pin
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	46 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	639 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	402 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	256 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	13 kg	3.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	750 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	15.48 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 x 240 x 153 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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