Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

29specifications compared
20differ
9identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 144 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190N (576 cps vs 432 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LQ-2190N, Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190N, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2190N:136
- PLQ-20M (240v):94
Maximum print speed (draft)
- LQ-2190N:432 cps
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
Buffer size
- LQ-2190N:128 KB
- PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- LQ-2190N:54 dB
- PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
Standard interfaces
- LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Ribbon life (black, draft)
- LQ-2190N:15 million characters
- PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-2190N:46 W
- PLQ-20M (240v):59 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-20M (240v)
60 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing2 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	94
Maximum print speed	576 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs	432 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)	144 cps	144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 cps
Character pitch	10,12 cpi	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copies	6 copies	6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper feedDiffers	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Manual
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	54 dB	53 dB
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head	24-pin	24-pin
Print head life	400 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Differs	15 million characters	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (typical)Differs	46 W	59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	639 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	402 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	256 mm	203 mm
WeightDiffers	13 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	295 mm	380 mm
Package depthDiffers	750 mm	460 mm
Package heightDiffers	520 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.48 g	10.2 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesDiffers	24	24 Needles
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 Watt
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	2 pc(s)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source

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