Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-2190N has 381 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 195 cps). The Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer has 153 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190N (585 cps vs 432 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-2190N, RS-232, USB on the Epson PLQ-30S dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:195 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:585 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190N:6 copies
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:7 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LQ-2190N:3 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:1.6 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190N:46 W
    • PLQ-30S dot matrix printer:69 W

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-30S
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one136Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps585 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies7 copies
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCut sheet, High resolution paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 - 245 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 - 297 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB
Enduranceidentical
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1.6 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W69 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg8 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
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 characters
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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