Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 9identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 42 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (136 vs 94). The Epson LQ-2190N has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 72 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 360 cps). Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-2190N, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer. Character pitch: 10,12 cpi on the Epson LQ-2190N, 10 cpi on the Epson PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:94
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:360 cps
  • Maximum print speed (LQ)
    • LQ-2190N:144 cps
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:120 cps
  • Character pitch
    • LQ-2190N:10,12 cpi
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:10 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-2190N:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • PLQ-50CSK dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, PLQ-50CSK
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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 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps360 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Differs144 cps120 cps
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 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, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCourier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script, Script C
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman T, Sans Serif H
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
Paper handlingidentical
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorUnknown — 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 dB55 dB
Page description languagesEpson ESC/P2, PPDSEpson ESC/P2, PPDS
Country of originIndonesiaIndonesia
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance1 differ
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print head life400 million characters400 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
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W61 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 38 °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 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg7.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers295 mm365 mm
Package depthDiffers750 mm455 mm
Package heightDiffers520 mm255 mm
Package weightDiffers15.48 g9.27 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source

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