Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ-22 CSM

20specifications compared
12differ
8identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 10,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (20000 h vs 10000 h). The Epson PLQ-22 CSM has 18 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson LQ-2190N (64 W vs 46 W). The Epson LQ-2190N has 3.8 kg more weight than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (13 kg vs 9.2 kg). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190N, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM.

Colour
- LQ-2190N:No
- PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
Character pitch
- LQ-2190N:10,12 cpi
- PLQ-22 CSM:10 cpi
Country of origin
- LQ-2190N:Indonesia
- PLQ-22 CSM:Japan
Standard interfaces
- LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
- PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ-22 CSM:10000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-2190N:46 W
- PLQ-22 CSM:64 W
Weight
- LQ-2190N:13 kg
- PLQ-22 CSM:9.2 kg
Package width
- LQ-2190N:295 mm
- PLQ-22 CSM:365 mm

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-22 CSM
54 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-22 CSM View product
Printing2 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum print speed	576 cps	576 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 cps
Character pitchDiffers	10,12 cpi	10 cpi
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	136	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	432 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	6 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Buffer size	128 KB	128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)	54 dB	54 dB
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	Japan
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Parallel, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print direction	Bidirectional	Bidirectional
Print head life	400 million characters	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	46 W	64 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	13 kg	9.2 kg
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
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	295 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	750 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	520 mm	260 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.48 g	10.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 x 280 x 203 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220V, 50/60Hz
Print technology	Dot matrix	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-bi
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 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	2.23 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)	32 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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