Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 8identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 54 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson LQ-2190N (630 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 12 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 420 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190N, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190N, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:420 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190N:144 cps
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:140 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2190N:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-50
47 specifications
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing6 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs13694
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps630 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps420 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps140 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 cps
Character pitchDiffers10,12 cpi10 cpi
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Number of charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB5 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters600 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h35000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one46 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm203 mm
WeightKnown for one13 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm452 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g9.41 kg
Other features1 differ
Print technologyDot matrixDot matrix
NeedlesDiffers2424 (2 x 12)
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source

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