Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ -20DM

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  • 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
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing3 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI240 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps480 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet
Cut sheet media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 - 157 g/m²
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Endurance1 differ
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h10000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 million characters
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W7.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W60 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one639 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one402 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers13 kg7.7 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
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 x 280 x 203 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 kg (17 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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