Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ-20D

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 10identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20D (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2190N has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20D (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-20D (432 cps vs 360 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190N, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D. Products per pallet: 2 pc(s) on the Epson LQ-2190N, 28 pc(s) on the Epson PLQ-20D.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • PLQ-20D:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190N:144 cps
    • PLQ-20D:120 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190N:6 copies
    • PLQ-20D:7 copies
  • Buffer size
    • LQ-2190N:128 KB
    • PLQ-20D:64 KB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-20D
46 specifications
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Epson

LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Epson

PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Character pitch10,12 cpi10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Maximum resolutionKnown for one360 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, Envelopes
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeDiffers128 KB64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB53 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs15 million characters10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm380 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g9.245 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
Needles2424
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers2 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source

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