Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ -20DM

20specifications compared
10differ
10identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ -20DM (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2190N has 96 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ -20DM (576 cps vs 480 cps). The Epson PLQ -20DM has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-2190N (55 dB vs 54 dB). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190N, 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM. Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-2190N, Epson ESC/P2 on the Epson PLQ -20DM.

Maximum resolution
- LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
- PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2190N:136
- PLQ -20DM:94
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2190N:576 cps
- PLQ -20DM:480 cps
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-2190N:54 dB
- PLQ -20DM:55 dB
Page description languages
- LQ-2190N:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
- PLQ -20DM:Epson ESC/P2
Standard interfaces
- LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ -20DM:Serial, USB 2.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ -20DM:10000 h
Power consumption (standby)
- LQ-2190N:3 W
- PLQ -20DM:7.5 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ -20DM
50 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ -20DM View product
Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	360 x 180 DPI	240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	480 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)	432 cps	432 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)	144 cps	144 cps
Character pitch	10,12 cpi	10,12 cpi
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	CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer size	128 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	55 dB
Page description languagesDiffers	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Epson ESC/P2
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Print head	24-pin	24-pin
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head life	400 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	3 W	7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	46 W	60 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	7.7 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 technology	Wired	Wired
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.71 kg (17 lbs)
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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